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Reddit mentions of Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics (Dover Books on Mathematics)
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Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics (Dover Books on Mathematics). Here are the top ones.
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| Height | 9.18 Inches |
| Length | 6.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | May 1999 |
| Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Width | 0.92 Inches |
Perhaps you need some guidance with problem solving skills in general (we all do). Some resources that I found useful are this video on problem solving here, Polya's How to Solve It, and Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics.
I personally enjoy this book. The problems are simple, but not easy. I'm sure they will be challenged in a thoughtful, and fun way.
I think Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics is exactly what you're looking for. It introduces mathematical ideas disguised as puzzles that begin simply, but gradually get harder until you've discovered topics like Hamiltonian Paths or Diophantine Equations on your own. It can give you a surprisingly intuitive way to look at some mathematical ideas, particularly graph theory and number theory.