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 8. Proof in Calculus 9. Proving Trigonometric Identities 10. Proof in Statistics and Probability 11. Worked Solutions Expertly written and edited by Tom Bennison and Ed Hall, this book is an essential teaching, learning and revision guide.