(July 6, 2018 at 3:23 am)Kernel Sohcahtoa Wrote: My studies in number theory have been interesting so far; however, they got sidetracked last week due to my store inventory (I worked every night of inventory). The elementary number theory text by Jones, which I'm currently using as a primary text, has the added bonus that it contains fully worked out solutions to the exercises. As an individual who self-studies mathematics, this is very useful: in the absence of a teacher, should I get stuck on a proof exercise for whatever reason, I can always go to the back and do an analysis of the author's proof and treat this as an exercise in understanding more worked examples; thus, improving my ability to fill in the missing details and self-explain proofs. In order to ensure that I do not rob myself of the opportunity to work exercises on my own, I'm getting an additional book on number theory (this will give me three number theory books total), which will hopefully provide me with plenty of opportunities to practice proof exercises.
P.S. For any others here who also self-study mathematics, I am very open to any tips or suggestions that you may have.
You seem to be doing it right.
