The Theory of Remainders
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An imaginative introduction to number theory and abstract algebra, this unique approach employs a pair of fictional characters, Ant and Gnam. They put a variety of theories into action - applying linear diophantine equations to football scoring, using a black-magic device to simplify problems in modular structures, and developing intriguing modifications to the rules of chess. 1995 edition.
Author: Andrea Rothbart
Format: Paperback, 178 pages, 139mm x 217mm, 218 g
Published: 2005, Dover Publications Inc., United States
Genre: Science & Mathematics: Textbooks & Study Guides
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An imaginative introduction to number theory and abstract algebra, this unique approach employs a pair of fictional characters, Ant and Gnam. They put a variety of theories into action - applying linear diophantine equations to football scoring, using a black-magic device to simplify problems in modular structures, and developing intriguing modifications to the rules of chess. 1995 edition.
The Theory of Remainders