Why Are Some Problems Starred in Spivak's Calculus?

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The discussion revolves around the identification and significance of starred problems in the 4th edition of Spivak's Calculus. Participants are exploring the reasons behind certain problems being marked with an asterisk and what that implies for their solutions or emphasis within the text.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are questioning the purpose of the starred problems and whether they are meant to indicate a specific difficulty level or importance. There is also curiosity about whether these problems are consistently marked throughout the book or if they serve a different function.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants providing insights about checking the preface for clarification on the starred problems. However, there is no explicit consensus on the nature or implications of these markings yet.

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Some participants mention having access to an answer book, but there is uncertainty about the guidance provided regarding the starred problems. The original poster expresses a desire for clarity on this topic.

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I've found a lot of help on this forum for awhile but just registered. I'd like to retroactively say thanks for a lot of help the past few semesters.

Im using the 4th edition of spivak calculus. I tried looking for what the solutions to *'ed problems but could not find anything. I have the answer book as well but was directed to another spot. For example in ch.1 : 21,22,23 have * next to them, the book itself does not have these and the solution guide says to see ch.5.

Are these located throughout other chapters or just *'d to add emphasis?
 
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dgm5028 said:
I've found a lot of help on this forum for awhile but just registered. I'd like to retroactively say thanks for a lot of help the past few semesters.

Im using the 4th edition of spivak calculus. I tried looking for what the solutions to *'ed problems but could not find anything. I have the answer book as well but was directed to another spot. For example in ch.1 : 21,22,23 have * next to them, the book itself does not have these and the solution guide says to see ch.5.

I don't have Spivak, but then your post doesn't have a question so I guess it doesn't matter. Welcome to PF.
 
Thank you, edited.
 
dgm5028 said:
Are these located throughout other chapters or just *'d to add emphasis?

Look in the preface. It will probably tell you about the starred problems.
 

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