Understanding Mathematics Through Problem Solving (Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond, 2) - Softcover

Posamentier, Alfred S; Poole, Peter

 
9789814663250: Understanding Mathematics Through Problem Solving (Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond, 2)

Synopsis

This book will present a collection of mathematical problems — lighthearted in nature — intended to entertain the general readership. Problems will be selected largely for the unusual and unexpected solutions to which they lend themselves. Some interesting contents included: •counterintuitive solutions to simple mathematical problems; •entertaining mathematical problems; •important and useful mathematical solutions to problems; •problem solutions for mathematics to general usage; •visual mathematical problems; •timely mathematical problems. All in all, the book is meant to entertain the general readership and to convince them about the power and beauty of mathematics.

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This book will present a collection of mathematical problems lighthearted in nature intended to entertain the general readership. Problems will be selected largely for the unusual and unexpected solutions to which they lend themselves. Some interesting contents included: counterintuitive solutions to simple mathematical problems; entertaining mathematical problems; important and useful mathematical solutions to problems; problem solutions for mathematics to general usage; visual mathematical problems; timely mathematical problems. All in all, the book is meant to entertain the general readership and to convince them about the power and beauty of mathematics.

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9789814663670: UNDERSTANDING MATHEMATICS THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING (Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond, 02)

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ISBN 10:  9814663670 ISBN 13:  9789814663670
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co, 2016
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