In Peter's high school studies, mathematical problem solving was specifically encouraged and it certainly stimulated his interest as it did for many other talented Hungarian students at this time. Denes König, who was professor at the Technical University of Budapest, did a great deal to help talented youngsters like Peter Lax.
Sa Peter's mataas na paaralan ng pag-aaral, matematiko problema nilulutas ay hinihikayat na partikular na ito at tiyak stimulated kanyang mga interes bilang ito ay para sa maraming iba pang mga mahuhusay na Hungarian mga mag-aaral sa oras na ito. Denes König, na noon ay propesor sa Technical University of Budapest, ay isang mahusay na pakikitungo sa tulong mahuhusay na youngsters like Peter Lax.