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Its a simple problem: x^n + y^n = z^n has no positive integer solutions (xyz) for n>2. So why is it so hard to prove? (or disprove). I'm a math/physics nerd so this book has great appeal. I also like Simon Singh's technical writing. He stayed 100% on track as he traced Pythagoras in 6 BC to Andrew Wiles proof in 1994.
We all remember 3-4-5 triangles from geometry/trig, right? Pythagorean Theorem says 3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2. Other famous right triangle uses of these are the 5-12-13 or the 7-24-25, or how ...more
We all remember 3-4-5 triangles from geometry/trig, right? Pythagorean Theorem says 3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2. Other famous right triangle uses of these are the 5-12-13 or the 7-24-25, or how ...more
The author does a good job of describing the historical drama around the many brilliant minds, both men and women, who played a part in the 350 year assault on the Fermat's Last Theorem mathematic problem until it was finally solved by Andrew Wiles in the early 90's.
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What an excellent work, very engaging and so absorving!
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