A Collection of Diophantine Problems With Solutions (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Mills, James Cooke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440060827 ISBN 13: 9781440060823

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master challenging Diophantine problems with clear, step-by-step solutions. This collection presents classic puzzles and their long-form methods, showing how to approach tough number problems with structured reasoning.

From sums of cubes to simultaneous square and cube relations, the book assembles problems and full solutions that illustrate techniques, substitutions, and problem-solving strategies. It also includes notes on methods used, historical context, and ways to generalize the reasoning to related challenges.

• See concrete worked examples of finding numbers whose pairwise sums yield cubes.


• Learn how to transform problems into solvable equations and follow the logical steps to solutions.


• Explore multiple problem types, including those about sums of squares and mixed polynomial relations.


• Understand the origins and development of classical Diophantine techniques through practical demonstrations.

Ideal for readers who enjoy number theory puzzles, historical math curiosities, and hands-on problem solving.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440060827
• ISBN 13: 9781440060823
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 26