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Techniques of problem solving / Steven G. Krantz.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Providence, R.I. : American Mathematical Society, c1997.Description: xiii, 465 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 082180619X (acidfree paper)
  • 9780821806197
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 510.76 20 KRA
LOC classification:
  • QA63 .K73 1997
Contents:
Front Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chapter 1 Basic Concepts 1.1 Introductory Remarks 1.2 A First Problem 1.3 How to Count 1.4 The Use of Induction 1.5 Problems of Logic 1.6 Issues of Parity EXERCISES for Chapter 1 Chapter 2 A Deeper Look at Geometry 2.1 Classical Planar Geometry 2.2 Analytic Geometry 2.3 Miscellaneous and Exotic Geometry Problems 2.4 Solid Geometry EXERCISES for Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Problems Involving Counting 3.1 Elementary Problems in Probability 3.2 More Sophisticated Problems in Probability 3.3 More on Counting 3.4 The Classical Marriage Problem and Related Ideas EXERCISES for Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Problems of Logic 4.1 Straight Logic 4.2 Games 4.3 Tracing Routes, and Learning from Parity 4.4 Mysterious Arithmetic Problems 4.5 Surprises EXERCISES for Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Recreational Math 5.1 Magic Squares and Related Ideas 5.2 Problems Involving Weighings EXERCISES for Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Algebra and Analysis 6.1 A Little Algebra 6.2 Inequalities 6.3 Trigonometry and Related Ideas EXERCISES for Chapter 6 Chapter 7 A Miscellany 7.1 Crossing the River and Similar Exercises 7.2 Things That Are Impossible EXERCISES for Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Real Life 8.0 Introductory Remarks 8.1 Everyday Objects 8.2 Some Case Studies 8.3 Statistics EXERCISES for Chapter 8 Bibliography Index Solutions to Odd-Numbered Problems Preface Chapter 1 Basic Concepts Chapter 2 A Deeper Look at Geometry Chapter 3 Problems Involving Counting Chapter 4 Problems of Logic Chapter 5 Recreational Math Chapter 6 Algebra and Analysis Chapter 7 A Miscellany Chapter 8 Real Life Back Cover
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-363) and index.

Front Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts
1.1 Introductory Remarks
1.2 A First Problem
1.3 How to Count
1.4 The Use of Induction
1.5 Problems of Logic
1.6 Issues of Parity
EXERCISES for Chapter 1
Chapter 2 A Deeper Look at Geometry
2.1 Classical Planar Geometry
2.2 Analytic Geometry
2.3 Miscellaneous and Exotic Geometry Problems
2.4 Solid Geometry
EXERCISES for Chapter 2
Chapter 3 Problems Involving Counting
3.1 Elementary Problems in Probability
3.2 More Sophisticated Problems in Probability
3.3 More on Counting
3.4 The Classical Marriage Problem and Related Ideas
EXERCISES for Chapter 3
Chapter 4 Problems of Logic
4.1 Straight Logic
4.2 Games
4.3 Tracing Routes, and Learning from Parity
4.4 Mysterious Arithmetic Problems
4.5 Surprises
EXERCISES for Chapter 4
Chapter 5 Recreational Math
5.1 Magic Squares and Related Ideas
5.2 Problems Involving Weighings
EXERCISES for Chapter 5
Chapter 6 Algebra and Analysis
6.1 A Little Algebra
6.2 Inequalities
6.3 Trigonometry and Related Ideas
EXERCISES for Chapter 6
Chapter 7 A Miscellany
7.1 Crossing the River and Similar Exercises
7.2 Things That Are Impossible
EXERCISES for Chapter 7
Chapter 8 Real Life
8.0 Introductory Remarks
8.1 Everyday Objects
8.2 Some Case Studies
8.3 Statistics
EXERCISES for Chapter 8
Bibliography
Index
Solutions to Odd-Numbered Problems
Preface
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts
Chapter 2 A Deeper Look at Geometry
Chapter 3 Problems Involving Counting
Chapter 4 Problems of Logic
Chapter 5 Recreational Math
Chapter 6 Algebra and Analysis
Chapter 7 A Miscellany
Chapter 8 Real Life
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