ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Proof without words

Proof without words is a way of explaining something using pictures or diagrams instead of words. It's like showing someone how to do something with pictures instead of telling them with words.

For example, if you wanted to show how 2+2=4 without words, you could draw two circles with two dots inside each, and then draw an arrow to two more circles with two dots inside each. Then you could draw a final circle with four dots in it to show that 2+2=4.

This method can be used for more complicated math concepts as well, such as geometry or algebra. By using visual aids, it can help people understand and remember the concept more easily than if it were explained with words alone.
Related topics others have asked about: