Math 2.0

Proofs

An argument that proves one statement.

Ideas 751–900 of 1030.

NameKindSubject
Proof that the medians meet at the centroidProofGeometry
Proof of the isolated zeros theorem by power seriesProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the derivative of sine by term-by-term differentiationProofSpecial functions
Proof of the well-ordering principle from strong inductionProofMathematical logic and foundations
Proof of the uniqueness of the supremumProofOrder, lattices, ordered algebraic structures
Proof that n independent or n spanning vectors in an n-dimensional space form a basisProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of the intersecting secants theorem by the power of a pointProofGeometry
Proof of the additivity of line integrals under concatenationProofReal functions
Proof of Taylor's theorem with the Peano remainderProofApproximations and expansions
Proof of the Bolzano–Weierstrass theorem by a monotone subsequenceProofSequences, series, summability
Proof that the exponential of a sum of commuting matrices is the product of the exponentialsProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of the triangle inequality for integralsProofReal functions
Proof that the minimal polynomial is irreducibleProofField theory and polynomials
Proof of the solutions for repeated rootsProofOrdinary differential equations
Proof of the derivative of x^a by the chain ruleProofReal functions
Proof of the fundamental theorem of contour integrationProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of Goursat's theorem by repeated subdivisionProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the generating function for partitionsProofNumber theory
Proof of the division algorithmProofNumber theory
Proof that the cross product is perpendicular to its factorsProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of the formula for the modulusProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of Grönwall's inequalityProofReal functions
Proof that uniform limits of holomorphic functions are holomorphic, by Morera's theoremProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the solutions for distinct real rootsProofOrdinary differential equations
Proof of angle-angle similarity with the law of sinesProofGeometry
Proof of Ping-pong lemma for several subgroupsProof
Proof of the change of basis rule for a bilinear formProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof that a continuous injective function on an interval is strictly monotoneProofReal functions
Proof of L'Hôpital's rule from the Cauchy mean value theoremProofReal functions
Proof of the Archimedean property in an Archimedean ordered fieldProofField theory and polynomials
Proof of the lifting-the-exponent lemma for odd primesProofNumber theory
Proof that a quotient is abelian iff the subgroup contains the commutator subgroupProofGroup theory and generalizations
Proof of Sylvester's law of inertia by comparing subspacesProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of the sign of a cycleProofGroup theory and generalizations
Proof that finite-dimensional normed spaces are completeProofFunctional analysis
Proof of the general Leibniz rule by inductionProofReal functions
Proof of the Poincaré lemma for one-forms on convex setsProofGlobal analysis, analysis on manifolds
Proof of the universal property of the quotient spaceProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof that the eigenvalues are the roots of the minimal polynomialProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof that a continuous real function on a compact set attains its boundsProofGeneral topology
Proof that a convex function on an open interval is continuousProofReal functions
Proof of the existence and uniqueness of the principal value of the argumentProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the mean of the Poisson distributionProofProbability theory and stochastic processes
Proof of Wilson's theorem by pairing inversesProofNumber theory
Proof that the eigenvalues of a positive definite matrix are positiveProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of the sum of the first n natural numbers by inductionProofCombinatorics
Proof that the minimal polynomial divides every polynomial vanishing at the elementProofField theory and polynomials
Proof of the Leibniz formula from the defining properties of the determinantProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof that every walk contains a pathProofCombinatorics
Proof of continuous dependence on initial data by Grönwall's inequalityProofOrdinary differential equations
Proof of the Cayley–Hamilton theorem for linear mapsProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of Thales's theorem by the dot productProofGeometry
Proof of the uniqueness of inversesProofGroup theory and generalizations
Proof of the class equationProofGroup theory and generalizations
Proof of the polar form of a complex numberProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the derivative of a map into a productProofReal functions
Proof that the trace is linearProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of the identity theorem by connectednessProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the integral of sineProofReal functions
Proof of the maximum modulus principle by Cauchy's integral formulaProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof that row rank equals column rank by a factorization A = CRProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof that limits are unique in Hausdorff spacesProofGeneral topology
Proof of the existence of maximal ideals by Zorn's lemmaProofCommutative algebra
Proof that arguments add under multiplicationProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of Gauss's lemma on irreducibility over a UFDProofCommutative algebra
Proof that a composition of continuous functions is continuousProofReal functions
Proof of the theorem on friends and strangersProofCombinatorics
Proof that repeating decimals are rationalProofNumber theory
Proof of the exponential of a sum by the Cauchy productProofSpecial functions
Proof of the law of total expectationProofProbability theory and stochastic processes
Proof of the Möbius inversion formulaProofNumber theory
Proof that cyclic groups of the same order are isomorphicProofGroup theory and generalizations
Proof of Cantor's intersection theoremProofGeneral topology
Proof that a finite field of order q is the splitting field of x^q - xProofField theory and polynomials
Proof of the existence and uniqueness of Laurent expansions on an annulusProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the existence of inverses modulo nProofNumber theory
Proof of the first supplement to quadratic reciprocity from Euler's criterionProofNumber theory
Proof of Stirling's formula by a monotone sequence and the Wallis productProofApproximations and expansions
Proof of Turán's theorem by Zykov symmetrizationProofCombinatorics
Proof of the divisibility rule for 9ProofNumber theory
Proof of the Casorati–Weierstrass theorem by Riemann's theoremProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the Pythagorean trigonometric identity by differentiationProofSpecial functions
Proof of Bézout's identity in a Euclidean domainProofCommutative algebra
Proof that a linear isometry preserves the inner product by polarisationProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of the multiplication ruleProofProbability theory and stochastic processes
Proof that an implication is equivalent to its contrapositive by a truth tableProofMathematical logic and foundations
Proof of the number of permutations by counting injectionsProofCombinatorics
Proof of the additivity of the integral over intervalsProofReal functions
Proof that a decreasing sequence bounded below convergesProofSequences, series, summability
Proof of the term testProofSequences, series, summability
Proof that the exponential function is its own derivative, by term-by-term differentiationProofSpecial functions
Proof that the reals are Archimedean from the completeness axiomProofReal functions
Proof of the ratio testProofSequences, series, summability
Proof of Zorn's lemma from the axiom of choice by good chainsProofMathematical logic and foundations
Proof of the second derivative test in several variablesProofCalculus of variations and optimal control; optimization
Proof that holomorphic functions are analyticProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof that the divergence of a curl is zeroProofReal functions
Proof of the power series of the exponential functionProofSpecial functions
Proof that convergent sequences are boundedProofSequences, series, summability
Proof of the law of cosines with the dot productProofGeometry
Proof of the converse of Wilson's theoremProofNumber theory
Proof that Fibonacci numbers are sums of binomial coefficients, by Pascal's ruleProofNumber theory
Proof that a space is the direct sum of a finite-dimensional subspace and its orthogonal complementProofFunctional analysis
Proof that K[x]/(f) is a field iff f is irreducibleProofField theory and polynomials
Proof of the derivative test for repeated rootsProofCommutative algebra
Proof that a composite number has a prime factor at most its square rootProofNumber theory
Proof of the product ruleProofReal functions
Proof of Hall's theorem for bipartite graphs from Hall's marriage theoremProofCombinatorics
Proof of the formula for the variance of a sum of independent random variablesProofProbability theory and stochastic processes
Proof that the Möbius function is the inverse of the constant function 1ProofNumber theory
Proof of the recurrence for Stirling numbers of the first kindProofNumber theory
Proof of the Vandermonde determinant by column operationsProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof that the units of Z/nZ are the residues coprime to nProofNumber theory
Proof that open balls form a basis of the metric topologyProofGeneral topology
Proof of the monotone convergence theorem for sequencesProofSequences, series, summability
Proof of Bayes' theoremProofStatistics
Proof of Euclid's theorem using n! + 1ProofNumber theory
Proof of the Baire category theorem by nested closed ballsProofGeneral topology
Proof that the number of odd-degree vertices is evenProofCombinatorics
Proof of Mantel's theorem by double countingProofCombinatorics
Proof of the fundamental theorem of Galois theoryProofField theory and polynomials
Proof that consecutive Fibonacci numbers are coprimeProofNumber theory
Proof that the matrix exponential solves a linear systemProofOrdinary differential equations
Proof of Burnside's lemma by double countingProofGroup theory and generalizations
Proof of the characterization of the floorProofReal functions
Proof that prime elements are irreducible in an integral domainProofCommutative algebra
Proof of the Gauss–Wantzel theoremProofField theory and polynomials
Proof that continuity is equivalent to sequential continuityProofReal functions
Proof of the generalized pigeonhole principleProofCombinatorics
Proof that a subspace of a finite-dimensional space has smaller or equal dimensionProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof that absolutely convergent series in a Banach space convergeProofSequences, series, summability
Proof of the Mercator series by term-by-term differentiation and Abel's theoremProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the symmetry of second derivatives by a second differenceProofReal functions
Proof that in a PID a nonzero element is irreducible iff it generates a maximal idealProofCommutative algebra
Proof of the formula for the totient of a prime powerProofNumber theory
Proof that adding a multiple of one row to another preserves the determinantProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of the bijection principleProofCombinatorics
Proof of the chain rule for Jacobian matricesProofReal functions
Proof that the determinant is multilinear in the rowsProofLinear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory
Proof of the formula for the moment-generating function of the normal distributionProofProbability theory and stochastic processes
Proof that open balls are openProofGeneral topology
Proof that power series are holomorphic in the disc of convergenceProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof of the fixed point congruence for p-group actionsProofGroup theory and generalizations
Proof that a tree on n vertices has n − 1 edges, by removing a leafProofCombinatorics
Proof of the five colour theorem by Kempe chainsProofCombinatorics
Proof that a function with zero derivative on an open interval is constantProofReal functions
Proof that a function with nonempty domain is injective iff it has a left inverseProofMathematical logic and foundations
Proof that Möbius transformations map circles and lines to circles and linesProofFunctions of a complex variable
Proof that the eigenspaces of a self-adjoint operator are orthogonalProofOperator theory
Proof of Lagrange's theoremProofGroup theory and generalizations