Posamentier, Alfred S.
Challenging Problems in Algebra (Dover Books on Mathematics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486691480
- author:
- Posamentier, Alfred S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Algebra
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Challenging Problems in Algebra offers over 300 stimulating mathematical problems designed to stimulate and develop problem-solving skills. These "off the beaten path" problems introduce unfamiliar topics, provide new twists to familiar subjects, and require little more than basic algebraic knowledge to solve.
The collection includes a range of thought-provoking posers involving equations, inequalities, Diophantine equations, number theory, quadratic equations, logarithms, combinations, and probability. With varying levels of difficulty, many problems have extensions or variations that challenge the reader further.
By studying these nonroutine problems, students will acquire valuable underpinnings for more advanced work in mathematics and develop essential problem-solving skills.
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