Number Theory: A Lively Introduction with Proofs, Applications, and Stories
Can learning math actually be fun?Number Theory: A Lively Introduction with Proofs, Applications, and Storiesproves it can!Number Theory: A Lively Introduction with Proofs, Applications, and Storieswill introduce you to elementary number theory, helping you develop your proof writing skills while learning the core concepts in number theory as well as advanced topics used in modern applications.To help you succeed, you'll learn "math myths"—fictional stories starring famous mathematicians that illustrate important number theory topics in a friendly, inviting manner that's easy to understand and remember. "Numerical Proof Previews" give you a concrete way to understand the key ideas of a proof. Illustrations throughout the text add to the fun and your understanding.As accessible as the book is, it does not skimp on the serious mathematics. You'll explore: