The Oldest Unsolved Problem in Math
The YouTube video discusses the oldest math problem about odd perfect numbers. It covers perfect numbers, computer searches, Euclid's formula for even perfect numbers, and mathematicians' contributions.
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The YouTube video delves into the oldest unsolved problem in math, focusing on the existence of odd perfect numbers. It explores perfect numbers, the use of computers to search for more perfect numbers, the Euclid formula for even perfect numbers, and contributions from mathematicians in studying perfect numbers.
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