In his proof he assumed the existence of a set of parameters satisfying some inequalities , but Adian pointed out that these inequalities were inconsistent .
Y In 1973 Britton published a 282 - page attempted solution of Burnside 's problem .
In Britton 's proof Britton assumed the existence of a set of parameters satisfying some inequalities , but Adian pointed out that these inequalities were inconsistent .
Y In 1973 Britton published a 282 - page attempted solution of Burnside 's problem .