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This book uses methods of algebra, geometry, combinatorics, number theory, and graph theory to analyze the rules and theories of mathematical games and to offer winning strategies. 1992 edition.
Mathematical Games and How to Play Them
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144 pages
- Release Date
25 January 2008
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Summary
This refreshingly authoritative look at recreational mathematics illustrates winning strategies that use the methods of algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics, and graph theory. Its lucid analyses of the rules and theories of mathematical games include skill-enhancing exercises, in addition to detailed references, appendixes, and question-and-answer expositions that explain the basic theories.Serious but not heavy-handed, this treatment covers games for one and two players, a theory …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780486462776 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0486462773 |
| Series: | Dover Books on Mathematics |
| Author: | Steven Vajda |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 25 January 2008 |
| Weight: | 186g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 168mm x 7mm |
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