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  • Averbach, Bonnie, 1933-
     
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    Problem solving through recreational mathematics [electronic resource] / Bonnie Averbach and Orin Chein.
    by Averbach, Bonnie, 1933-
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    Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2000.
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    9780486131740 (electronic bk.)
    0486131742 (electronic bk.)
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    1 online resource (xvi, 458 p.) : ill.
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    Following the clues -- Solve it with logic -- From words to equations: algebraic recreations -- Solve it with integers: some topics from number theory -- More about numbers: bases and cryptarithmetic -- Solve it with networks: an introduction to graph theory -- Games of strategy for two players -- Solitaire games and puzzles -- Potpourri -- Appendix A: Some basic algebraic techniques -- Appendix B: Mathematical induction -- Appendix C: Probability.
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    Many of the most important mathematical concepts were developed from recreational problems. This book uses problems, puzzles, and games to teach students how to think critically. It emphasizes active participation in problem solving, with emphasis on logic, number and graph theory, games of strategy, and much more. Includes answers to selected problems. Index. 1980 edition.
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