The discussion centers on the historical context of the sum of squares of integers, particularly its connection to Pythagorean triples. The earliest known work on this topic is attributed to Pythagoras, who explored the relationship between integers and their squares. Additionally, the discussion references Fermat's theorem on sums of two squares, which further elaborates on this mathematical concept. For deeper insights, the Wikipedia article and the book "History of the Theory of Numbers" are recommended resources.
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Amer said:I would like to know some history on the subject like who is the first to think about sum of squares of integers and what he/she was thinking about. I think maybe it is related to Pythagorean triples. Thanks