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The pentagonal number theorem
In this note, we discuss Euler's proof of the pentagonal number theorem and his related work on the subject. We also give Franklin's combinatorial proof as well as several problems that extend the results discussed in the note.
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In this note, we discuss Euler's proof of the pentagonal number theorem and his related work on the subject. We also give Franklin's combinatorial proof as well as several problems that extend the results discussed in the note.
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