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7. x[sup]n[/sup] + y[sup]n[/sup] = z[sup]n[/sup]

Sun May 5, 2013, 11:43 AM

May 2013

Use sub for subscripts (advice from a chemist ).

xⁿ + yⁿ = zⁿ

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For the DU Mathematicians - Elegant New Approach To 350-Year-Old Math Riddle [View all] malaise May 2013 OP

Well, between McLarty and Friedman ... ananda May 2013 #1

In Fermat's version n is a power, not a multiplier Progressive dog May 2013 #2

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Thanks it was bugging me. nt Progressive dog May 2013 #5

x[sup]n[/sup] + y[sup]n[/sup] = z[sup]n[/sup] eppur_se_muova May 2013 #7

Number theory, where the real nerds romp and play. bemildred May 2013 #6

This is not a new idea adieu May 2013 #9

My guess remains that the "proof" Fermat conjectured jimlup May 2013 #10

This is true edhopper May 2013 #11

The marginal notation edhopper May 2013 #14

I think there is some brain power over at rurallib May 2013 #12

Best laugh of the day malaise May 2013 #16