Understanding Proof: Explanation, Examples and Solutions

Proof is central to ny mathematics curriculum and indeed, all mathematical thinking. Now we are delighted to enhance the core texts with a guide to proof for students… and for their teachers too. Content from the core text has been significantly revised and updated and supplemented with new content. Contents: 1. Introduction to proof 2. Exploring Methods of Proof 3. Mathematical Language 4. Direct Proof 5. Indirect Proof 6. Proof by Induction 7. Proof and Applications of Pythagoras’ Theorem...