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Latest revision as of 15:20, 2 March 2008
Number theory is the study of integers and an introductory study of number theory involves exploring many common relationships between integers.
Contents
[hide]Introductory Topics in Number Theory
The following topics make a good introduction to number theory:
- Primes
- Composite numbers
- Divisibility
- Division Theorem (the Division Algorithm)
- Base numbers
- Diophantine equations
- Modular arithmetic
Introductory Number Theory Resources
Books
- the Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Number Theory by Mathew Crawford (details)
- General Interest
Classes
- Introduction to Number Theory Course is part of the AoPS Online School. Details