Andrew Beal

Andrew Beal is an American mathematician and banker known for his work in number theory, particularly for formulating the Beal Conjecture. This conjecture posits that if \(A^x + B^y = C^z\) (where \(A\), \(B\), and \(C\) are positive integers with \(x\), \(y\), and \(z\) all greater than 2), then \(A\), \(B\), and \(C\) must share a common prime factor. Beal has offered a significant cash prize for anyone who can prove or disprove this conjecture, drawing attention to the challenge and stimulating interest in advanced mathematics.