Hey folks. I'm trying to prove Fermats Last Theorem the way that Fermat himself did (not the new 20th century proof). Any suggestions?
2007-10-12 16:17:33 · 4 answers · asked by Ben H 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
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2007-10-12 16:33:19 · update #1
At present it is highly doubted that Fermat actually provided a proof at the time of writing. The complexity of the 20th century proof strongly suggests that a less technical proof is unavailable.
My advice would be to investigate other problems, as there is no real evidence that Fermat himself proved the theorem.
2007-10-12 16:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, It's maybe just a kind of joke by Fermat.
But, considering of Fermat's Little Theorem that can be proved, so does Fermat's Last Theorem.
My suggestions :
Find any theory proved before the Fermat's Last Theorem.
Maybe he used Fermat's Little Theorem to prove Fermat's Last Theorem?
P.S. : Don't get into it too far. You'll be addicted to mathematics.
2007-10-12 23:42:04 · answer #2 · answered by wangsacl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had his proof written down somewhere in the margin of some papers that I have, I just can't find where it is now. When I find it, I'll get back to you.
2007-10-12 23:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lie.
2007-10-12 23:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by language is a virus 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋