October 2004,a Science News in the domestic media Bujingerzou:"1 +1 = 2 selected the greatest formula." In fact,the British scientific journal "Physical World" had held a unique selection And invited readers around the world elect their own eyes the great,favorite formula,theorem or the law.The results so many people surprised that,1 +1 = 2 primary and secondary school students are aware that even the basic mathematical formula not only selected,but also the seventh highest.A Canadian readers tell him the reason:"The most simple formula Miaobukeyan There is a beauty."'s Top while the auspices of this evaluation:"a great formula for the power of the universe,not only on the basic Characteristics and conveyed the symbol of the information,but also to nurture more natural scientific breakthroughs."
Coincidentally,1971,Nicaragua issued a set of commemorative stamps "change the world outlook of the 10 mathematical formula",ranked first out of this is the "1 +1 = 2." (It seems that it is very important!)
1 +1 = 2 was so important,because it is one of "several" foundation formula.Without it,there will be no fundamental mathematics,not to mention the physical,chemical and other natural sciences has.
