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OT: anyone good at proofs?

Fullmetal Chocobo

Fullmetal Chocobo

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Rudy Toody posted something about his prroof of some conjecture. Which got me thinking--anyone good at proofs? Please? I so need help with this concept.

Just a thought...
 
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Rudy Toody posted something about his prroof of some conjecture. Which got me thinking--anyone good at proofs? Please? I so need help with this concept.
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I understand proofs, but I have yet to write one. I have numerous books about them.

Typically, you map your problem or parts of your problem to other proofs. If you are leading edge, you will need to come up with your own.

What type of problem are you working on?

Do you need book recommendations?
 
No specific problem, and I could most definitely use book recommendations. I'm starting to have to do proofs, and I'm absolutely clueless where to start.
 
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
No specific problem, and I could most definitely use book recommendations. I'm starting to have to do proofs, and I'm absolutely clueless where to start.
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I read bunches of books on the topics I am researching. This usually provides alternate solutions or better explainations, etc.

I am considering auditing a class at the University of Washington and I purchased all of the texts that have been used over recent years. I didn't like any of them. So, I went on some math forums and got some recommendations. Two books are great. I also found a new book that specializes in counting problems (my need.)

Mathematical Reasoning - Writing and Proof by Sunstrand

Mathematical Thinking - Problem-solving and Proofs by D'Angelo and West

Proofs that Really Count - The Art of Combinatorial Proof by Benjamin and Quinn

These would be a great start. I will dig out the others and post the titles later if you need more.

Edit: I just discovered that the UofW is now using D'Angelo and West! Sign me up!
 
Originally posted by: networkman
:beer: 😎 :beer: - a toast to my 10,000th post!
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Does anyone know if we will be keeping our post-counts on the new forum software?

It would be a shame to lose those personal milestones.
 
In high school, I got an A+ for proving something to my teacher that she said I couldn't prove. But that was 40 years ago......I think it was a geometry proof.
 
Originally posted by: gdextreme
You should try the art of proble solving forums. http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/index.php
Here you can talk to some of the world's most talented students sudying mathematics. Also could you tell us what kind of proofs are you looking for?
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None specifically at this point. I am just very bad at doing them, and I haven o clue how to start. And with more math courses coming up, I know I need to work on this area of study.
 
Originally posted by: gdextreme
Are you in a university or still at school?
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University. Texas State University in San Marcos.

EDIT: Talked to the TA today, and he said that proofs are not part of my current classes. He also recommended some books for learning proofs (and I have him the list of books you gave me Rudy Toody!). 🙂
 
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