What Are the Best Books on Induction, Congruence, Vectors, and More?

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The discussion centers on recommendations for books covering various mathematical subjects, including induction, congruence, vectors, combinatorics, algorithmics, logic, and set theory. For induction, clarification is sought on the specific type needed. Congruence is interpreted as modular arithmetic, with suggestions for introductory number theory books such as Eynden, Sierpinski, and Niven/Zuckerman. Vectors are noted to be typically addressed in trigonometry and multivariable calculus, indicating the need for specificity regarding the desired level of study. For algorithms, the recommended text is "Introduction to Algorithms" by Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest, and Stein.
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I need some good books contains these subjext

induction , congrunce , vector , combinatorics ,algorithmics,Logic, set theory

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Can be be more specific about which kind of induction?

For congruence, I assume you mean modular arithmetic . In that case, you're looking for a book on elementary number theory. I used Eynden for an intro to number theory (which covered math. induction, if that's what you meant) but other popular ones are Sierpinski, Niven/Zuckerman and Jones. Vectors are typically covered in a trigonometry class and again in multivariable calculus, so you'll have to be more specific on the level you want. For algorithms, Cormen/Leiserson/Rivest/Stein.
 
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