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Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics (2nd Edition) by Gary Chartrand (Author), Albert D. Polimeni (Author), Ping Zhang (Author). Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics, 2/e, prepares college students for the extra abstract mathematics programs that comply with calculus. This text introduces students to proof methods and writing proofs of their own. As such, it's an introduction to the mathematics enterprise, offering stable introductions to relations, features, and cardinalities of sets. KEY TOPICS: Speaking Mathematics, Sets, Logic, Direct Proof and Proof by Contrapositive, More on Direct Proof and Proof by Contrapositive, Existence and Proof by Contradiction, Mathematical Induction, Prove or Disprove, Equivalence Relations, Functions, Cardinalities of Units, Proofs in Quantity Principle, Proofs in Calculus, Proofs in Group Theory. MARKET: For all readers occupied with superior mathematics and logic.

This e-book is designed to arrange college students for higher division math programs-like abstract algebra and advanced calculus-wherein mathematical rigor and proofs are emphasized. The authors have made a severe effort to present the fabric with readability and ample particulars to make it accessible to college students who've completed two courses in calculus. A lot of the material lined is pretty normal for such a textbook. Chapters 1-9 are dedicated to basic matters from set idea and logic (including 4 proof techniques: direct proof, proof by contrapositive, proof by contradiction, and mathematical induction), equivalence relations, and features, as well as a special chapter beneath the heading, "Show or Disprove." Chapters 10-13 cowl cardinalities of sets and proof strategies utilized to outcomes from quantity theory, calculus, and group theory. In addition, the authors have a website online which includes three further chapters (Chapters 14-sixteen) dealing with proofs from ring idea, linear algebra, and topology. Thus instructors utilizing this ebook will have a wide choice of options in choosing the fabric they need to embrace after the basic ideas are covered.

The emphasis throughout the e-book is on proofs and proof techniques--the right way to recognize proofs, perceive them and, above all, the way to create and write them. The presentation is leisurely and thorough. Many examples are given, and discussions are all the time presented with all the main points that students at this level would need to follow the argument. There are ample workouts at the end of each chapter (including those within the web page) that range in issue from routine to moderately challenging. The e-book also incorporates solutions and hints to odd-numbered exercises.

There are two options of this textbook that I believe are useful to students and that set this guide other than others at its level: the detailed approach through which proofs are analyzed, and the inclusion of a chapter on learn how to write mathematics well. Most often, earlier than a proof is presented the authors supply a "proof technique": a discussion declaring what must be proved and the way one might go about proving it. Also, many proofs are followed by "proof analyses" through which among the interesting or uncommon points of the proof are commented on. I consider that students would discover these discussions very helpful. Specifically, these discussions supply students concrete pointers from which they would learn to deal with abstract mathematical proofs.

The chapter on writing arithmetic (Chapter Zero) is unique. Whereas some arithmetic textbooks encourage good writing and may dedicate just a few paragraphs to the subject, the present quantity provides a brief manual on mathematical writing. The authors begin by explaining why writing is vital in mathematics and comply with that by offering detailed instructions that will help students in bettering their writing. From particular advice like, "Never start a sentence with an emblem" to explanations of "widespread words and phrases that are peculiar to mathematics," there is a wealth of fabric on writing from which students can learn. I believe that, by its very existence, this chapter on writing would have an optimistic influence on college students writing.

This ebook can be utilized both as a textbook for a course such because the one described above or as a reference that students can consult on certain topics. 

Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics (2nd Edition) 

 Gary Chartrand (Author), Albert D. Polimeni (Author), Ping Zhang (Author)

384 pages

Pearson; 2 edition (October 13, 2007)

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