Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-380) and indexes.
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Fundamentals. Divisibility -- Powers of integers -- Floor function and fractional part -- Digits of numbers -- Basic principles in number theory -- Arithmetic functions -- More on divisibility -- Diophantine equations -- Some special problems in number theory -- Problems involving binomial coefficients -- Miscellaneous problems -- Solutions to additional problems. Divisibility -- Powers of Integers -- Floor function and fractional part -- Digits of numbers -- Basic principles in number theory -- Arithmetic functions -- More on divisibility -- Diophantine equations -- Some special problems in number theory -- Problems involving binomial coefficients -- Miscellaneous problems.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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 beginning students. This introductory text focuses on a problem-solving approach to the subject, situating each concept within the framework of an example for readers to solve.