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Specialization, generalization, and a new proof of Vivinai's Theorem

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Abstract

We provide a new proof of Vivinai's Theorem using what George Polya calls a 'leading particular case.' Our proof highlights the role of generalization in mathematics.

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@article{arxiv.1701.01344,
  title  = {Specialization, generalization, and a new proof of Vivinai's Theorem},
  author = {Addie Armstrong and Dan McQuillan},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1701.01344},
  year   = {2017}
}