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Challenging Problems in Algebra
Contributor(s): Posamentier, Alfred S. (Author), Salkind, Charles T. (Author)
ISBN: 0486691489     ISBN-13: 9780486691480
Publisher: Dover Publications
OUR PRICE:   $16.16  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: May 1996
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Annotation: Stimulating collection of over 300 unusual problems involving equations and inequalities, Diophantine equations, number theory, quadratic equations, logarithms and more. Problems range from easy to difficult. Detailed solutions, as well as brief answers, for all problems are provided.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Mathematics | Algebra - Elementary
- Mathematics | Algebra - Intermediate
Dewey: 512.907
LCCN: 95048215
Series: Dover Books on Mathematics
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.41" W x 8.48" (0.62 lbs) 288 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Designed for high-school students and teachers with an interest in mathematical problem-solving, this stimulating collection includes more than 300 problems that are "off the beaten path" -- i.e., problems that give a new twist to familiar topics that introduce unfamiliar topics. With few exceptions, their solution requires little more than some knowledge of elementary algebra, though a dash of ingenuity may help.
Readers will find here thought-provoking posers involving equations and inequalities, diophantine equations, number theory, quadratic equations, logarithms, combinations and probability, and much more. The problems range from fairly easy to difficult, and many have extensions or variations the author calls "challenges."
By studying these nonroutine problems, students will not only stimulate and develop problem-solving skills, they will acquire valuable underpinnings for more advanced work in mathematics.