Mystifying Mathematical Puzzles: Golden Spheres, Squared Eggs, and Other Brainteasers

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Joseph S. Madachy

Mystifying Mathematical Puzzles

Golden Spheres, Squared Eggs, and Other Brainteasers

Joseph S. Madachy

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Dover
01 July 2018

Mathematics & Sciences; Mathematics

"Fans will find this volume indispensable; casual readers will find it an attractive nuisance," observed The Scientific American of this rich and challenging compilation of puzzles. From brainteasers that any novice can figure out to complex problems involving number theory, this puzzle treasury offers a splendid variety of conundrums. Readers can follow the path of the bouncing billiard balls, search for the lost chord, size up golden spheres, calculate the number of squared eggs, and take on dozens of other imaginative challenges, including diabolic squares, flexagons, domino games, and geometric dissections.

Assembled by Joseph S. Madachy, lead editor of the Journal of Recreational Mathematics, this collection features problems as well as classical puzzles, many of which offer fascinating insights into the nature of mathematics. Mystifying Mathematical Puzzles provides excellent entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts of every level and is ideal for home or classroom use. Complete solutions to all puzzles are included.

By: Joseph S. Madachy
Imprint: Dover
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 205mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780486825076
ISBN 10: 0486825078
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 July 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Research chemist, technical editor, and well-known recreational mathematician Joseph Steven Madachy founded Recreational Mathematics Magazine and served as the lead editor and editor emeritus of The Journal of Recreational Mathematics for more than 30 years.