The Nuts and Bolts of Proofs - An Introduction to Mathematical Proofs (Paperback, 5th edition)

The Nuts and Bolts of Proofs: An Introduction to Mathematical Proofs, Fifth Edition provides basic logic of mathematical proofs and how they work. The book offers techniques for both reading and writing proofs, discusses techniques in proving if/then statements by contrapositive and proofing by contradiction, includes the negation statement, and/or, examines various theorems, such as the if and only-if, equivalence theorems, existence theorems, and the uniqueness theorems. In addition, the use of counter examples, mathematical induction, composite statements including multiple hypothesis and multiple conclusions, and equality of numbers are also covered. The book also provides mathematical topics for practicing proof techniques. Included here are the Cartesian products, indexed families, functions, and relations. The last chapter of the book provides review exercises on various topics. Undergraduate students in engineering and physical science will find this book accessible as well as invaluable.

General

Imprint:	Academic Press Inc
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2023
First published:	2024
Authors:	Antonella Cupillari
Dimensions:	235 x 191mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	355
Edition:	5th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-323-99020-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Mathematical foundations > Mathematical logic
LSN:	0-323-99020-7
Barcode:	9780323990202

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