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Problem-Solving Methods in Combinatorics: An Approach to Olympiad Problems
Pablo Soberon
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Description for Problem-Solving Methods in Combinatorics: An Approach to Olympiad Problems
Paperback. Yearly math olympiads include at least one combinatrics problem. This book reviews problem-solving techniques for tackling such problems, with examples from recent contests. Includes problems for each topic, with hints and full solutions for reader practice. Num Pages: 174 pages, 55 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 10. Weight in Grams: 324.
Every year there is at least one combinatorics problem in each of the major international mathematical olympiads. These problems can only be solved with a very high level of wit and creativity. This book explains all the problem-solving techniques necessary to tackle these problems, with clear examples from recent contests. It also includes a large problem section for each topic, including hints and full solutions so that the reader can practice the material covered in the book. The material will be useful not only to participants in the olympiads and their coaches but also in university courses on ... Read more
Every year there is at least one combinatorics problem in each of the major international mathematical olympiads. These problems can only be solved with a very high level of wit and creativity. This book explains all the problem-solving techniques necessary to tackle these problems, with clear examples from recent contests. It also includes a large problem section for each topic, including hints and full solutions so that the reader can practice the material covered in the book. The material will be useful not only to participants in the olympiads and their coaches but also in university courses on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Basel Switzerland
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Number of Pages
174
Place of Publication
, Switzerland
ISBN
9783034805964
SKU
V9783034805964
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99-15
About Pablo Soberon
Pablo Soberon (born 1988) is the first Mexican to obtain a gold medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad. After participating in mathematical olympiads, he has also trained Mexican teams for various international mathematical contests. He currently does research in discrete geometry at University College London and enjoys olympiad problem-solving in his free time.
Reviews for Problem-Solving Methods in Combinatorics: An Approach to Olympiad Problems
From the reviews: Soberon (Univ. College London, UK) presents tools, techniques, and some tricks to tackle problems of varying difficulty in combinatorial mathematics in this well-written book. ... Salient features include the wealth of examples, exercises, and problems and two additional chapters with hints and solutions to the problems. Valuable for all readers interested in ... Read more