Is there a solution for X^e+Y^e=Z^e, where X,Y,and Z are whole numbers and e is the base of the natural log?
I know, due to Fermat, that no whole number solutions exist for whole number exponents greater than 2, but e isn't a whole number (2.71828182856...).
I also know that certain rational fraction and decimal exponents work, but what about
irrational/trancendental exponents?
Quasi-Fermat Equasion
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i thought it was untrue for Rational exponents in general cant remember why tough. It is false in general for irrational numbers tough (and quite easy to prove). I would guess that it is hard to prove/unknown it for a specific number like e.
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quote sorry my proof idea does not prove that there are irrational solutions ignore meGrog wrote:i thought it was untrue for Rational exponents in general cant remember why tough. It is false in general for irrational numbers tough (and quite easy to prove). I would guess that it is hard to prove/unknown it for a specific number like e.
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Parallel discussion on Straight Dope.
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/sho ... st14915085
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/sho ... st14915085
Masochist to Sadist: "Hurt me."
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