Nature of Mathematics |
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| Author:
| Smith, Karl J. |
| Series title: | Textbooks Available with Cengage YouBook Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-538-73758-6 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Publisher: | Brooks/Cole
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| Imprint: | Brooks/Cole |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $204.95 |
Book Description:
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Experience mathematics--and develop problem-solving skills that will benefit you throughout your life--with THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS. Karl Smith introduces you to proven problem-solving techniques and shows you how to use these techniques to solve unfamiliar problems that you encounter in your day-to-day world. You'll find coverage of interesting historical topics, and practical applications to real-world settings and situations, such as finance (amortization, installment buying,...
More DescriptionExperience mathematics--and develop problem-solving skills that will benefit you throughout your life--with THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS. Karl Smith introduces you to proven problem-solving techniques and shows you how to use these techniques to solve unfamiliar problems that you encounter in your day-to-day world. You'll find coverage of interesting historical topics, and practical applications to real-world settings and situations, such as finance (amortization, installment buying, annuities) and voting. With Smith's guidance, you'll both understand mathematical concepts and master the techniques.