How to read and do proofs : an introduction to mathematical thought processes Solow, Daniel

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Solow, Daniel

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Jersey John Wiley 2005 Edition: 4th edDescription: xviii, 269 pISBN:

9780471680581

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DDC classification:

511.36

Summary: Shows how any proof can be understood as a sequence of techniques. Covers the full range of techniques used in proofs, such as the contrapositive, induction, and proof by contradiction. Explains how to identify which techniques are used and how they are applied in the specific problem. Illustrates how to read written proofs with many step-by-step examples. Includes new, expanded appendices related to discrete mathematics, linear algebra, modern algebra and real analysis

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-266) and index.

Shows how any proof can be understood as a sequence of techniques. Covers the full range of techniques used in proofs, such as the contrapositive, induction, and proof by contradiction. Explains how to identify which techniques are used and how they are applied in the specific problem. Illustrates how to read written proofs with many step-by-step examples. Includes new, expanded appendices related to discrete mathematics, linear algebra, modern algebra and real analysis

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