Re:Ask HN: How to learn mathematical proofs from scratch?
by suture on Sunday June 19, 2022 @11:46AM
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Do you want something at the level of beginning algebra? Or something more advanced?
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Re:Ask HN: How to learn mathematical proofs from scratch?
by greymalik on Sunday June 19, 2022 @12:05PM
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I know how to do beginning algebra and geometry but I don’t necessarily know why the various rote techniques work. So beginner as far as intuition. But also beginner for technique for things like linear algebra and calculus that I never learned at all.
Re:Ask HN: How to learn mathematical proofs from scratch?
by suture on Sunday June 19, 2022 @02:18PM
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There is a book called “Number, Shape, & Symmetry”. You can download it at z-lib.org. It’s a book that will give you the flavor of mathematics and prove some of the basic algebraic properties. It does not require calculus but will require a desire to understand. It’s an art form to read mathematics and understand. I recommend the book along with using a tutor or math.stackexchange.com.
Good luck!