Overview: Approaches number theory from a problem-solving standpoint, presenting each concept in the framework of an example or problem.The text progresses incrementally from simpler to more complex principles..Number theory, an ongoing rich area of mathematical exploration, is noted for its theoretical depth, with connections and applications to other fields from representation theory, to physics, cryptography, and more. While the forefront of number theory is replete with sophisticated and famous open problems, at its foundation are basic, elementary ideas that can stimulate and challenge be
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