“If the theory of numbers could be employed for any practical and obviously honourable purpose, if it could be turned directly to… — G.H. Hardy Copy Share Image
“Mathematicians call it “the arithmetic of congruences.” You can think of it as clock arithmetic. Temporarily replace the 12 on a clock… — John Derbyshire Copy Share Image
“It is shown that the golden ratio plays a prominent role in the dimensions of all objects which exhibit five-fold symmetry. It… — Richard A. Dunlap Copy Share Image
It is a matter for considerable regret that Fermat, who cultivated the theory of numbers with so much success, did not leave… — Adrien-Marie Legendre Copy Share Image
