Mathematical Reasoning: Writing and Proof

Sundstrom, Ted A.

ISBN 10: 0130618152 / ISBN 13: 9780130618153

Published by Pearson College Div, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathematical Reasoning: Writing and Proof
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130618152
• ISBN 13: 9780130618153
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Focusing on the formal development of mathematics, this book demonstrates how to read and understand, write and construct mathematical proofs. It emphasizes active learning, and uses elementary number theory and congruence arithmetic throughout. Chapter content covers an introduction to writing in mathematics, logical reasoning, constructing proofs, set theory, mathematical induction, functions, equivalence relations, topics in number theory, and topics in set theory. For learners making the transition form calculus to more advanced mathematics.