Discrete Mathematics, Global Edition.
For one- or two-term introductory courses in discrete mathematics. An accessible introduction to the topics of discrete math, this best-selling text also works to expand students' mathematical maturity. With nearly 4,500 exercises, Discrete Mathematics provides ample opportunities for studen...
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Language: | English |
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Harlow, United Kingdom :
Pearson Education Limited,
2018.
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Edition: | 8th ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Front Cover
- List of Symbols
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Sets and Logic
- 1.1 Sets
- 1.2 Propositions
- 1.3 Conditional Propositions and Logical Equivalence
- 1.4 Arguments and Rules of Inference
- 1.5 Quantifiers
- 1.6 Nested Quantifiers
- Problem-Solving Corner: Quantifiers
- Chapter 1 Notes
- Chapter 1 Review
- Chapter 1 Self-Test
- Chapter 1 Computer Exercises
- 2 Proofs
- 2.1 Mathematical Systems, Direct Proofs, and Counterexamples
- 2.2 More Methods of Proof
- Problem-Solving Corner Proving Some Properties of Real Numbers
- 2.3 Resolution Proofs
- 2.4 Mathematical Induction
- Problem-Solving Corner Mathematical Induction
- 2.5 Strong Form of Induction and the Well-Ordering Property
- Chapter 2 Notes
- Chapter 2 Review
- Chapter 2 Self-Test
- Chapter 2 Computer Exercises
- 3 Functions, Sequences, and Relations
- 3.1 Functions
- Problem-Solving Corner: Functions
- 3.2 Sequences and Strings
- 3.3 Relations
- 3.4 Equivalence Relations
- Problem-Solving Corner: Equivalence Relations
- 3.5 Matrices of Relations
- 3.6 Relational Databases
- Chapter 3 Notes
- Chapter 3 Review
- Chapter 3 Self-Test
- Chapter 3 Computer Exercises
- 4 Algorithms
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Examples of Algorithms
- 4.3 Analysis of Algorithms
- Problem-Solving Corner Design and Analysis of an Algorithm
- 4.4 Recursive Algorithms
- Chapter 4 Notes
- Chapter 4 Review
- Chapter 4 Self-Test
- Chapter 4 Computer Exercises
- 5 Introduction to Number Theory
- 5.1 Divisors
- 5.2 Representations of Integers and Integer Algorithms
- 5.3 The Euclidean Algorithm
- Problem-Solving Corner Making Postage
- 5.4 The RSA Public-Key Cryptosystem
- Chapter 5 Notes
- Chapter 5 Review
- Chapter 5 Self-Test
- Chapter 5 Computer Exercises
- 6 Counting Methods and the PigeonholePrinciple.
- 6.1 Basic Principles
- Problem-Solving Corner: Counting
- 6.2 Permutations and Combinations
- Problem-Solving Corner: Combinations
- 6.3 Generalized Permutations and Combinations
- 6.4 Algorithms for Generating Permutations and Combinations
- 6.5 Introduction to Discrete Probability
- 6.6 Discrete Probability Theory
- 6.7 Binomial Coefficients and Combinatorial Identities
- 6.8 The Pigeonhole Principle
- Chapter 6 Notes
- Chapter 6 Review
- Chapter 6 Self-Test
- Chapter 6 Computer Exercises
- 7 Recurrence Relations
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Solving Recurrence Relations
- Problem-Solving Corner Recurrence Relations
- 7.3 Applications to the Analysis of Algorithms
- 7.4 The Closest-Pair Problem
- Chapter 7 Notes
- Chapter 7 Review
- Chapter 7 Self-Test
- Chapter 7 Computer Exercises
- 8 Graph Theory
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Paths and Cycles
- Problem-Solving Corner: Graphs
- 8.3 Hamiltonian Cycles and the Traveling Salesperson Problem
- 8.4 A Shortest-Path Algorithm
- 8.5 Representations of Graphs
- 8.6 Isomorphisms of Graphs
- 8.7 Planar Graphs
- 8.8 Instant Insanity
- Chapter 8 Notes
- Chapter 8 Review
- Chapter 8 Self-Test
- Chapter 8 Computer Exercises
- 9 Trees
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Terminology and Characterizations of Trees
- Problem-Solving Corner Trees
- 9.3 Spanning Trees
- 9.4 Minimal Spanning Trees
- 9.5 Binary Trees
- 9.6 Tree Traversals
- 9.7 Decision Trees and the Minimum Timefor Sorting
- 9.8 Isomorphisms of Trees
- 9.9 Game Trees
- Chapter 9 Notes
- Chapter 9 Review
- Chapter 9 Self-Test
- Chapter 9 Computer Exercises
- 10 Network Models
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 A Maximal Flow Algorithm
- 10.3 The Max Flow, Min Cut Theorem
- 10.4 Matching
- Problem-Solving Corner: Matching
- Chapter 10 Notes
- Chapter 10 Review
- Chapter 10 Self-Test
- Chapter 10 Computer Exercises.
- 11 Boolean Algebras and Combinatorial Circuits
- 11.1 Combinatorial Circuits
- 11.2 Properties of Combinatorial Circuits
- 11.3 Boolean Algebras
- Problem-Solving Corner Boolean Algebras
- 11.4 Boolean Functions and Synthesis of Circuits
- 11.5 Applications
- Chapter 11 Notes
- Chapter 11 Review
- Chapter 11 Self-Test
- Chapter 11 Computer Exercises
- 12 Automata, Grammars, and Languages
- 12.1 Sequential Circuits and Finite-State Machines
- 12.2 Finite-State Automata
- 12.3 Languages and Grammars
- 12.4 Nondeterministic Finite-State Automata
- 12.5 Relationships Between Languages and Automata
- Chapter 12 Notes
- Chapter 12 Review
- Chapter 12 Self-Test
- Chapter 12 Computer Exercises
- Appendix
- A Matrices
- B Algebra Review
- C Pseudocode
- References
- Hints and Solutions to Selected Exercises
- Index
- Back Cover.