Bolyai chose to argue that the question was wrongly formulated, not perhaps the best way to find favour with judges. He argued that it was not their construction that was important, rather it was their definition and role in geometry which were significant.
Bolyai pinili sa magtaltalan na ang mga tanong ay hindi wasto formulated, hindi marahil ang pinakamahusay na paraan upang makahanap ng kabutihang-loob sa mga hukom. He argued na ito ay hindi ang kanilang mga construction na noon ay mahalaga, sa halip ito ay ang kanilang mga kahulugan at papel sa geometry na kung saan ay makabuluhan.