Albion College
Mathematics and Computer Science
COLLOQUIUM
Solving an Easy Equation in an Interesting Way
Mckenzie West

Visiting Assistant Professor

Mathematics

Kalamazoo College

In number theory, we are interested in studying the behavior of integers. For example, Fermat's Last Theorem classifies all triplets of integers that satisfy $x^n+y^n=z^n$. In this talk, we will look at a special collection of "integers", the $S$-units, and determine every solution to the equation $x+y=1$. We will draw from areas such as linear algebra, geometry, and computer algorithms in this talk as we cover my relation to the $S$-unit equation and its applications.
3:30 PM
All are welcome!
Palenske 227
October 25, 2018