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The Master Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Recreations (Dover Recreational Math) - Softcover
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Many of these puzzles are entirely original; others have been treated in as original a way as possible, including domino puzzles, noughts and crosses, puzzles in mechanics, more. Puzzle fans will not only enjoy mastering the puzzles, they'll find their ability to solve mathematical problems increasing. "Exceptionally good value." — Journal of Recreational Math.
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Dutch mathematician Frederik Schuh (1875-1966) received his PhD in algebraic geometry from Amsterdam University and taught at the Delft University of Technology.
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Master Book of Mathematical Recreations
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ISBN 13: 9780486221342
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Praised for its exceptionally good value by the Journal of Recreational Mathematics, this book offers fun-filled insights into many fields of mathematics. The brainteasers include original puzzles as well as new approaches to classic conundrums. A vast assortment of challenges features domino puzzles, the game of noughts and crosses, games of encirclement, sliding movement puzzles, subtraction games, puzzles in mechanics, games with piles of matches, a road puzzle with concentric circles, Catch the Giant, and much more.Detailed solutions show several methods by which a particular problem may be answered, why one method is preferable, and where the others fail. With numerous worked examples, the clear, step-by-step analyses cover how the problem should be approached, including hints and enumeration of possibilities and determination of probabilities, application of the theory of probability, and evaluation of contingencies and mean values. Readers are certain to improve their puzzle-solving strategies as well as their mathematical skills. Seller Inventory # 00110962593
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ISBN 13: 9780486221342
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Master Book of Mathematical Recreations
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Praised for its exceptionally good value by the Journal of Recreational Mathematics, this book offers fun-filled insights into many fields of mathematics. The brainteasers include original puzzles as well as new approaches to classic conundrums. A vast assortment of challenges features domino puzzles, the game of noughts and crosses, games of encirclement, sliding movement puzzles, subtraction games, puzzles in mechanics, games with piles of matches, a road puzzle with concentric circles, Catch the Giant, and much more.Detailed solutions show several methods by which a particular problem may be answered, why one method is preferable, and where the others fail. With numerous worked examples, the clear, step-by-step analyses cover how the problem should be approached, including hints and enumeration of possibilities and determination of probabilities, application of the theory of probability, and evaluation of contingencies and mean values. Readers are certain to improve their puzzle-solving strategies as well as their mathematical skills. Seller Inventory # CIN0486221342VG
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