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My favorite mathematical theorem is Fermat's Last Theorem:
 
My favorite mathematical theorem is Fermat's Last Theorem:
  
An equation in the form of
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If an equation is in the form of
  
'''<math> ''Italic text''a^n + b^n = c^n </math>'''
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'''<math>a^n + b^n = c^n </math>'''
  
does not have no solution in non-zero integers in a, b, and c.
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and '''<math>n</math>''' > 2, it has no solution in non-zero integers in '''<math>a</math>''', '''<math>b</math>''', and '''<math>c</math>'''.
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While I have not had any actual chance to use this theorem, it is still very fascinating that
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a theorem can look so simple yet its proof can remain so elusive for centuries.

Latest revision as of 13:00, 7 September 2008

My favorite mathematical theorem is Fermat's Last Theorem:

If an equation is in the form of

$ a^n + b^n = c^n $

and $ n $ > 2, it has no solution in non-zero integers in $ a $, $ b $, and $ c $.

While I have not had any actual chance to use this theorem, it is still very fascinating that a theorem can look so simple yet its proof can remain so elusive for centuries.

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