The theory and study of finite or countable discrete structures, such as integers, linear sequences, graphs and their properties and transformations. The basic distinction in discrete mathematics is that between combinatorial or enumerative
Problem-Solving Techniques: Puzzle Solving
Process of Solving a Problem: A Problem-Solving Process
Discussion: The process of solving a problem is the same regardless of the problem's form. The steps are given below. In some cases you may need to adapt them slightly to fit the problem you are working on.
Discrete mathematics is the study of mathematical structures that are fundamentally discrete rather than continuous. The roots of discrete mathematics can be traced back to the 16th century, when logic and order first emerged as a means of better understanding the real world. The ancient Indian Sulba Sutras , written around 1000 B.C., used discrete mathematical concepts in the form of "lattice" problems. These works contained the earliest uses of zero and negative numbers, and had a profound influence on the development of Indian mathematics as well as on early Islamic mathematics.