Second Step To Mathematical Olympiad Problems, A

Second Step To Mathematical Olympiad Problems, A

by Derek Allan Holton
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 30/06/2011

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Contents:




  • Combinatorics:



    • A Quick Reminder

    • Partial Fraction

    • Geometric Progressions

    • Extending the Binomial Theorem

    • Recurrence Relations

    • Generating Functions

    • Of Rabbits and Postmen

    • Solutions




  • Geometry 3:



    • The Circumcircle

    • Incircles

    • Exercises

    • The 6-Point Circle?

    • The Euler Line and the Nine Point Circle

    • Some More Examples

    • Hints

    • Solutions

    • Glossary




  • Solving Problems:



    • Introduction

    • A Problem to Solve

    • Mathematics: What is it?

    • Back to Six Circles

    • More on Research Methods

    • Georg Pólya

    • Asking Questions

    • Solutions




  • Number Theory 2:



    • A Problem

    • Euler's Ï•-function

    • Back to Section 4.2

    • Wilson

    • Some More Problems

    • Solutions




  • Means and Inequalities:



    • Introduction

    • Rules to Order the Reals By

    • Means Arithmetic and Geometric

    • More Means

    • More Inequalities

    • A Collection of Problems

    • Solutions




  • Combinatorics 3:



    • Introduction

    • Inclusion–Exclusion

    • Derangements (Revisited)

    • Linear Diophantine Equations Again

    • Non-taking Rooks

    • The Board of Forbidden Positions

    • Stirling Numbers

    • Some Other Numbers

    • Solutions




  • Creating Problems:



    • Introduction

    • Counting

    • Packing

    • Intersecting

    • Chessboards

    • Squigonometry

    • The Equations of Squares

    • Solutions




  • IMO Problems 2:



    • Introduction

    • AUS 3

    • HEL 2

    • TUR 4

    • ROM 4

    • USS 1

    • Revue

    • Hints — AUS 3

    • Hints — HEL 2

    • Hints — ROM 4

    • Hints — USS 1

    • Some More Olympiad Problems

    • Solutions




Readership: School students keen to learn more of mathematics and specifically mathematics related to the IMO; coaches and instructors of mathematical competitions.

Key Features:



  • An introduction to the main mathematical topics covered in the IMO

  • Easily comprehensible to students

  • Full solutions provided to all mathematical problems

ISBN:
9789813100732
9789813100732
Category:
Mathematics
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
30-06-2011
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Scientific Publishing Company

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