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Pentagon Tiling Proof Solves Century-Old Math Problem

Pentagon Tiling Proof Solves Century-Old Math Problem

A French mathematician has completed the classification of all convex pentagons, and therefore all convex polygons, that tile the plane. The post Pentagon Tiling Proof Solves Century-Old Math Problem first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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September 21, 201710m 44s

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A French mathematician has completed the classification of all convex pentagons, and therefore all convex polygons, that tile the plane.

The post Pentagon Tiling Proof Solves Century-Old Math Problem first appeared on Quanta Magazine