So is chike obo proof of fermat's last theorem

In summary, In 1994, Andrew Wiles was credited with solving Fermat's Last Theorem, with the help of Richard Taylor. Three years later, Chike Obi claimed to have solved it using only techniques known to Fermat. However, a review published in Mathematical Reviews deemed Obi's proof to be false and stated that it could be used to "prove any conjecture made in mathematics."
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in 1994, as most of you know, andrew wiles was the first to solve fermat's last theorem.. 3 years later chike obo claimed he solved it using only what fermat knew... and was a elementary proof

was his proof correct.../ or was it deemed false
 
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A review of this proof published in Mathematical Reviews claims that Obi's proof is a previously-known false proof.[wiki] Fermat’s Last Theorem had already been solved in 1994 by Andrew Wiles and Richard Taylor.

The review below, of Chike Obi's 10 page solution to Fermat's Last Theorem, was printed in Mathematical Reviews

This is a naive attempt to prove Fermat's last theorem using techniques known only in Fermat's days. This time the error is on the bottom of page 292. The author states
that some numbers, having nothing to do with the equation, satisfy $a\sb 0\sp 2+b\sb 0\sp 2=c\sb 0\sp 2$. The conclusion is that a certain case of Fermat's last theorem is
solved. Using this technique one could prove any conjecture made in mathematics.

Reviewed by F. Beukers
 
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I cannot make a definitive judgement on the validity of Chike Obo's proof of Fermat's Last Theorem without reviewing the evidence and conducting my own analysis. However, it is worth noting that Andrew Wiles' proof, which was accepted by the mathematical community, was significantly longer and more complex than what Fermat himself would have known. Therefore, it is possible that Obo's proof may have overlooked certain crucial aspects or may not have been rigorous enough to meet the standards of mathematical proof. Ultimately, it is up to the mathematical community to carefully examine and evaluate Obo's claims before reaching a conclusion on the validity of his proof.
 

1. What is Fermat's Last Theorem?

Fermat's Last Theorem is a famous mathematical conjecture proposed by Pierre de Fermat in the 17th century. It states that no three positive integers a, b, and c can satisfy the equation an + bn = cn for any integer value of n greater than 2. In other words, there are no whole number solutions to this equation.

2. Who is Chike Obo?

Chike Obo is a Nigerian mathematician who claimed to have solved Fermat's Last Theorem in 2015. He published a paper outlining his proof, which gained attention from the mathematical community.

3. Is Chike Obo's proof of Fermat's Last Theorem valid?

No, Chike Obo's proof has not been verified by the mathematical community and is not considered valid. Several flaws and errors have been found in his proof, and it does not meet the rigorous standards required for proving such a complex mathematical conjecture.

4. Why is Fermat's Last Theorem important?

Fermat's Last Theorem is important because it is one of the most famous and long-standing unsolved problems in mathematics. It has also sparked significant advancements in the field of number theory and has inspired many mathematicians to attempt to find a valid proof.

5. Has Fermat's Last Theorem been proven?

Yes, after more than 350 years, Fermat's Last Theorem was finally proven in 1994 by Andrew Wiles, a British mathematician. He spent seven years working on the proof, which involved complex mathematical concepts and techniques. His proof was accepted and verified by the mathematical community.

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