This challenging problem book by renowned US Olympiad coaches, mathematics teachers, and researchers develops a multitude of problem-solving skills needed to excel in mathematical contests and in mathematical research in number theory. Offering inspiration and intellectual delight, the problems throughout the book encourage students to express their ideas in writing to explain how they conceive problems, what conjectures they make, and what conclusions they reach. Applying specific techniques and strategies, readers will acquire a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and ideas of number theory.
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From the reviews: "In short, this book is a very valuable tool for any student/coach interested in preparing for mathematics competitions, especially the International Mathematical Olympiad. College students participating in the Putnam competition might also find quite a few interesting problems. Moreover, any course in number theory could be supplemented with this book and could use some of the references included. Even research mathematicians working in number theory will find this book of value in their pursuits." -MAA Online "The names of the authors sound familiar for teachers of mathematics and mathematicians who use books of these types … . I am sure about the success of this book. It is going to be a ‘bestseller’. It can be useful for high school students preparing for contests, and for teachers helping them all over the world. I am also reliant on being able to insert some excellent problems of the book into the syllabus of number theory courses at university level." (József Kosztolányi, Acta Scientiarum Mathematicarum, Vol. 73, 2007)
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This challenging problem book by renowned US Olympiad coaches, mathematics teachers, and researchers develops a multitude of problem-solving skills needed to excel in mathematical contests and research in number theory. Offering inspiration and intellectual delight, the problems throughout the book encourage students to express their ideas, conjectures, and conclusions in writing. Applying specific techniques and strategies, readers will acquire a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and ideas of number theory. Key features: * Contains problems developed for various mathematical contests, including the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) * Builds a bridge between ordinary high school examples and exercises in number theory and more sophisticated, intricate and abstract concepts and problems * Begins by familiarizing students with typical examples that illustrate central themes, followed by numerous carefully selected problems and extensive discussions of their solutions * Combines unconventional and essay-type examples, exercises and problems, many presented in an original fashion * Engages students in creative thinking and stimulates them to express their comprehension and mastery of the material beyond the classroom 104 Number Theory Problems is a valuable resource for advanced high school students, undergraduates, instructors, and mathematics coaches preparing to participate in mathematical contests and those contemplating future research in number theory and its related areas.
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Great book but some solution can be simpler,
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It is a nice book. Some solution can be solved in different ways that is little simpler.
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reduced complete set, greatest odd divisor, positive integer divisors, little theorem, whose digits, prime positive integers, residue classes modulo, canonical factorization, positive divisors, consecutive primes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Number Theory Problems, Advanced Problems, Second Proof, First Proof, Introductory Problems, Second Solution, First Solution, Foundations of Number, Introductory Problem New!
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reduced complete set, greatest odd divisor, positive integer divisors, little theorem, whose digits, prime positive integers, residue classes modulo, canonical factorization, positive divisors, consecutive primes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Number Theory Problems, Advanced Problems, Second Proof, First Proof, Introductory Problems, Second Solution, First Solution, Foundations of Number, Introductory Problem New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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