Solving mathematical problems : a personal perspective

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Solving mathematical problems : a personal perspective

Terence Tao

Oxford University Press, 2006

[2nd ed.]

  • : hd
  • : pbk

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Note

Preface to the first edition: p. [iii]-x

Preface to the second edition: p. [xi]-xii

Bibliography: p. [99]

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780199205608

Description

Authored by a leading name in mathematics, this engaging and clearly presented text leads the reader through the various tactics involved in solving mathematical problems at the Mathematical Olympiad level. Covering number theory, algebra, analysis, Euclidean geometry, and analytic geometry, Solving Mathematical Problems includes numerous exercises and model solutions throughout. Assuming only a basic level of mathematics, the text is ideal for students of 14 years and above in pure mathematics.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • 1. Strategies in problem solving
  • 2. Examples in number theory
  • 3. Examples in algebra and analysis
  • 4. Euclidean geometry
  • 5. Analytic geometry
  • 6. Sundry examples
  • References
  • Index
Volume

: hd ISBN 9780199205615

Description

Authored by a leading name in mathematics, this engaging and clearly presented text leads the reader through the tactics involved in solving mathematical problems at the Mathematical Olympiad level. With numerous exercises and assuming only basic mathematics, this text is ideal for students of 14 years and above in pure mathematics.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • 1. Strategies in problem solving
  • 2. Examples in number theory
  • 3. Examples in algebra and analysis
  • 4. Euclidean geometry
  • 5. Analytic geometry
  • 6. Sundry examples
  • References
  • Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BA78033271
  • ISBN
    • 0199205612
    • 0199205604
  • LCCN
    2006008894
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 103 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Classification
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