What was Fermat's "Marvelous" Proof?

What was Fermat's "Marvelous" Proof?

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Mathematics

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explores Fermat's Last Theorem, focusing on the mystery of Fermat's original proof and the role of prime numbers. It introduces two definitions of prime numbers and discusses their equivalence in different number systems, particularly in quadratic fields. The video delves into ring theory, unique factorization, and historical attempts to prove Fermat's theorem, highlighting the importance of unique factorization domains. It concludes with viewer comments and additional resources for further learning.

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