Challenging Mathematical Problems With Elementary Solutions, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

A. M. Yaglom (Author), I. M. Yaglom (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0486655369 | ISBN-13: 978-0486655369 | Publication Date: December 1, 1987

Volume I of a two-part series, this book features a broad spectrum of 100 challenging problems related to probability theory and combinatorial analysis. The problems, most of which can be solved with elementary mathematics, range from relatively simple to extremely difficult. Suitable for students, teachers, and any lover of mathematics. Complete solutions.

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Language Notes

Text: English, Russian (translation)

Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (December 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486655369
• ISBN-13: 978-0486655369
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply excellent, June 12, 2000

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UNPINGCO (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Challenging Mathematical Problems With Elementary Solutions, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

It's amazing that so many results that you may have seen in more advanced books proven with more advanced techniques can also be proven with elementary methods. Some of the constructions are amazingly clever. Additionally, the authors take time to highlight the important results in elementary mathematics that are often used in more advanced areas without qualification.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Difficult, but fun, problems., September 30, 2003

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Sebastien Gilmour (montreal, qc Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Challenging Mathematical Problems With Elementary Solutions, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

The reviewer below seems rather confused. This book has problems which COULD be solved in a mechanical way, but almost all the solutions given are simple and creative. Futhermore, there are often two solutions given. I find the problems hard, but maybe I am just not very smart. How could this book alter your perception of truth? By giving you knowledge?

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Challenging Mathematical Problems With Elementary Solutions, November 13, 2006

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Ljiljana Jelicic "ljiljana" (Croatia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Challenging Mathematical Problems With Elementary Solutions, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

We, I and my students, really liked the book.
It has place in praparing students for participation in mathematical contests. It is good for induvidual work, too.

problems are ordered by topic, not by tehnique to be used, and that encourages student`s creativity. Hints, given along whit the complete solutions, help and guide them to the right solution. Also, they allow students to fine a different method of soluiton.