This book provides an introduction to propositional and first logic with an em-phasis on mathematical development and rigorous proofs. The first chapters (Chapters I-IV) cover the …

Mathematical proofs have established conventions that increase rigor and readability.

The table below lists some key words and phrases that are used to describe common mathematical operations. To write algebraic expressions and equations, assign a variable to …

As LaTeX is commonly considered as the standard for mathematical typography, and it does not distinguish these two Unicode symbols, they are considered here as having the same …

Some Symbols from Mathematical Logic ∴ (three dots) means “therefore” and first appeared in print in the 1659 book Teusche Algebra (“Teach Yourself Algebra”) by Johann Rahn (1622-1676).

Example 1: State the postulate or theorem you would use to justify the statement made about each figure.

In this book, you will get extensive practice with mathematical language ideas, to enhance your ability to correctly read, write, speak, and understand mathematics.