Mathematical Proof Using Minecraft

We use Minecraft to prove that 4*(2+4+...+2n) +1 = (2n+1)^2.

[drpeyam]

I had no idea this was even possible! Love the format

[mikkolukas]

Visual proofs are so underrated - and surprising to some (even some math teachers), they are perfectly as valid proofs as using formulas.
Beautiful showcase here.

[HobbesYT]

Math.... and Minecraft? The former being my worst nightmare and ladder being the best thing ever. What a combo. Nice video buddy!

[Ivcifer]

and they say amazing human beings don't exist. pff.

[JoBrew]

Undergraduate math student here. Pleasantly surprised by this visual proof! Really fun stuff.

[jc_tellez]

Dude your idea of math and Minecraft is amazing, you should try making more videos for different grades and follow the core curriculum. It will help kids a lot. Maybe just in another window having the formal notation will help too.

[Nickelicious]

Very nice! Maybe a Linear Algebra Minecraft proof?

[sapphiregroudon]

I love it. Combining two of my favorit things

[pablogarciahervas]

Brilliant and geeky in the coolest sense of the word. Keep it up doc :)

[Kdd]

Omg this is awesome!! U are an amazing professor :D

[benedictstevens]

When is the CaptainSparklez collab coming?

[Kdd]

Here is were this started... U have improved a LOT!

[bigguccigang]

yooo wassup dude new sub from reddit post 4 years ago

[DimiqBaba]

Cool idea! I honestly expected you would inductive proof, i guess that is not possible to show in mc

[EruElpidus]

That's amazing, can you explain how you even thought of using a geometric proof? Did you think of the geometry and then work out the formula or the reverse?

[abdelrahmanbeyrouti]

how to downlaod this word to use it in my lessons