MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD

Imelda B. Antonio
Mary Hope H. Gravoso
PROBLEM SOLVING
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Apply inductive and deductive reasoning in solving problems.

2. Use patterns in problem solving.
Inductive reasoning
• The type of reasoning where a conclusion is made by means of specific examples.
Conjecture is the conclusion formed using inductive reasoning.
Deductive reasoning
• The type of reasoning where a conclusion is made by applying assumptions,
procedures or principles.
Problem Solving with patterns
• Sequence –an ordered list of numbers .
• Term-the numbers in a sequence separated by commas
Polygonal Numbers
• Geometric shapes associated with numbers.
• Triangular numbers= n(n+1)/2
• Square numbers=n2
• Pentagonal numbers=n(3n-1)/2
References and Supplementary Materials
1. Richard Aufmann ,Joanne Lockwood ,Richard Nation ,Daniel Clegg ,Susanna S.
Epp;2018;Mathematics in the Modern World;Manila ,Philippines;Rex
Bookstore,Inc
2. Susana S. Epp;2011;Discrete Mathematics:An Introduction to Mathematical
Reasoning;Brooks/Cole ;Cengage Learning