Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Algebra and Number Systems - Softcover

Gilbert, Will; Vanstone, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131848682 ISBN 13: 9780131848689

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

Besides giving readers the techniques for solving polynomial equations and congruences, An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking provides preparation for understanding more advanced topics in Linear and Modern Algebra, as well as Calculus. This book introduces proofs and mathematical thinking while teaching basic algebraic skills involving number systems, including the integers and complex numbers. Ample questions at the end of each chapter provide opportunities for learning and practice; the Exercises are routine applications of the material in the chapter, while the Problems require more ingenuity, ranging from easy to nearly impossible. Topics covered in this comprehensive introduction range from logic and proofs, integers and diophantine equations, congruences, induction and binomial theorem, rational and real numbers, and functions and bijections to cryptography, complex numbers, and polynomial equations. With its comprehensive appendices, this book is an excellent desk reference for mathematicians and those involved in computer science.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0131848682
• ISBN 13: 9780131848689
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312