The World's Most Famous Math Problem by Marilyn Vos Savant

The World's Most Famous Math Problem by Marilyn Vos Savant

June 23, 1993. A Princeton mathematician announces that he has unlocked, after thousands of unsuccessful attempts by others, the greatest mathematical riddle in the world. Dr. Wiles demonstrates to a group of stunned mathematicians that he has provided the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem (the equation x" + y" = z", where n is an integer greater than 2, has no solution in positive numbers), a problem that has confounded scholars for over 350 years.

Here in this brilliant new book, Marilyn vos Savant, the person with the highest recorded IQ in the world explains the mathematical underpinnings of Wiles's solution, discusses the history of Fermat's Last Theorem and other great math problems, and provides colorful stories of the great thinkers and amateurs who attempted to solve Fermat's puzzle.

Vos Savant, Marilyn: - Marilyn vos Savant is listed in The Guinness Book of Records Hall of Fame for the highest IQ and writes the popular Ask Marilyn column for Parade magazine. She has raised two children and lives in New York City.

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ISBN 13	9780312106577
ISBN 10	0312106572
Title	The World's Most Famous Math Problem
Author	Marilyn Vos Savant
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	St Martin's Press
Year published	1993-10-15
Number of pages	80
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.