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"elementary" does not mean simple or easy, it refers to the domain of mathematics involved in the proof. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_proof https://
by zem 2mo ago
"elementary" does not mean simple or easy, it refers to the domain of mathematics involved in the proof. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_proof https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_proof
- ur-whale 2mo agoYour definition of "elementary" is the one used by the other 100.0 - 99.999 % Thank you for making my point for me. Ivory tower much?
- bananaflag 2mo agoIt's not the OP's definition, it's the definition of the word as used in mathematical practice, as evidenced by the Wikipedia article cited.