Etymology

Beal conjecture

Today it means: A conjecture stating that, if Aˣ+Bʸ=Cᶻ, where A, B, C, x, y, and z are positive integers with x, y, z > 2, then A, B, and C have a common prime factor. Full definition →

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The story

Formulated in 1993 by Andrew Beal.

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