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The discussion centers on the need for practice problems to master epsilon-delta proofs in mathematics. A participant expresses a desire to solve numerous problems to internalize the concepts, similar to their experience with integrals. They seek resources that provide exercises and solutions, specifically avoiding theoretical explanations. Recommendations include W. Rudin's "Principles of Mathematical Analysis" for challenging exercises, G.M. Bergman's exercises packet for additional practice, and Spivak's "Calculus" for a more accessible approach. Other suggested texts include Schaum's Advanced Calculus and Ross' "Elementary Analysis," which is noted for its gradual introduction to concepts. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of thoughtful engagement with problems rather than just rote practice.
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I don't do well by just reading a proof and internalizing it. I need problems to solve and would LOVE to internalize epsilon delta proofs by practicing 100s of them. It's how I got decent at integrals. It's how anybody gets good at math and music and in general your craft right?
I Don't know a place where i can find a ton of epsilon delta proof questions to do though. Can anybody help me?
And I've read paul notes. I don't want links about the idea of epsilon delta proofs. Just the exercise questions and the answers to them.
Please and thank you.
I'm willing to buy a textbook if it has a lot of them in it.

PLEASE HELP! I Just want to practice like mad. I want practice! It getrs boring practicing the same 2 questions my prof provided.
 
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Get W. Rudin's Principles of Mathemtical Analysis. The exercises are hard but still doable. Solutions are scattered on the web (Except for some problems).
A very good supplement to Rudin would be G.M. Bergman excercises packet, which can be found here:

http://math.berkeley.edu/~gbergman/ug.hndts/
 


I'm looking for somethijng a bit easier. well a lot easier.. But i'll definitely check it out. Something that first year math majors are expected to do. I also have average intelligence.
 
Spivak's Calculus uses epsilon-delta proofs throughout, and is just generally awesome.
 
Schaum's Advanced Calculus has some worked problems:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071623663/?tag=pfamazon01-20

There is also the Kaczor & Nowak series, but I haven't used them personally:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0821820508/?tag=pfamazon01-20

You can find a free problem text by John Erdman here:
http://www.mth.pdx.edu/~erdman/PTAC/PTAClicensepage.html

In addition to the Spivak suggestion, if you want to start basic, try Ross' Elementary Analysis. It starts off about as slow as any text can.
There are solutions on some university websites.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/038790459X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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Any introductory real analysis text and I don't suggest Rudin which is not introductory.

Also just throwing yourself at problems doesn't really work, you have to think about them for a while except in trivial cases.
 

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