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Challenging Problems in Algebra by Alfred S. Posamentier

Challenging Problems in Algebra

2nd Ed. Edition

Alfred S. Posamentier, Charles T. Salkind

Dover Publications · Print & ebook · May 21, 1996

Designed for high-school students and teachers with an interest in mathematical problem-solving, this stimulating collection includes more than 300 problems that are "off the beaten path" — i.e., problems that give a new twist to familiar topics that introduce unfamiliar topics.

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Who it’s for
More than 300 nonroutine problems revisit familiar algebra and introduce unfamiliar topics.
Themes
Nonroutine algebra problems, Number theory, Probability and combinations
Genres
Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Teaching Mathematics

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Designed for high-school students and teachers with an interest in mathematical problem-solving, this stimulating collection includes more than 300 problems that are "off the beaten path" — i.e., problems that give a new twist to familiar topics that introduce unfamiliar topics. With few exceptions, their solution requires little more than some knowledge of elementary algebra, though a dash of ingenuity may help.

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Readers will find here thought-provoking posers involving equations and inequalities, diophantine equations, number theory, quadratic equations, logarithms, combinations and probability, and much more. The problems range from fairly easy to difficult, and many have extensions or variations the author calls "challenges." By studying these nonroutine problems, students will not only stimulate and develop problem-solving skills, they will acquire valuable underpinnings for more advanced work in mathematics.

Algebra’s Unfamiliar Turns

More than 300 nonroutine problems revisit familiar algebra and introduce unfamiliar topics.

Come here for

  • Problems involving equations, inequalities, number theory, and probability
  • Extensions and variations labeled “challenges”

Expect

  • A range from fairly easy to difficult
  • Solutions usually need little beyond elementary algebra

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Algebra62%
Intermediate Algebra26%
Teaching Mathematics26%

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Publisher categories

  • Intermediate Algebra
Authors
Alfred S. Posamentier, Charles T. Salkind
Publisher
Dover Publications
Published
May 21, 1996
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Nonroutine algebra problems · Number theory · Probability and combinations
Reading lane
Intermediate Algebra