Preparing for national-level math Olympiads requires a solid understanding
of number theory, a fundamental area of mathematics. To build a strong
foundation and tackle advanced problems, consider the following highly
recommended resources:
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**Art of Problem Solving: Introduction to Number Theory**
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to number theory, covering
topics such as divisibility, prime numbers, and modular arithmetic. It’s
designed to build a strong foundation for Olympiad-level problems.
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**Modern Olympiad Number Theory by Aditya Khurmi**
This resource provides an in-depth exploration of number theory topics
commonly encountered in Olympiads, including congruences, Diophantine
equations, and number-theoretic functions. cite turn0search4
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**Problems from the Book by Titu Andreescu and Gabriel Dospinescu**
While not exclusively focused on number theory, this collection includes a
variety of problems across different mathematical areas, offering valuable
practice for Olympiad preparation. citeturn0search4
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【{“image_fetch”: “Number Theory: Concepts and Problems by
AwesomeMath”}】
**Number Theory: Concepts and Problems by AwesomeMath**
This book covers a broad range of important topics, starting from basic
divisibility and congruences and moving to quadratic residues, p-adic
valuations, and systems of congruences. The pace is fast, but the
exposition in each chapter is detailed. citeturn0search6
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**Art of Problem Solving Online Community**
Engaging with the AoPS online community allows you to discuss problems,
share solutions, and learn from peers and experts in the field. The forums
are a valuable resource for collaborative learning and problem-solving.
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In addition to these resources, practicing with past Olympiad problems and
participating in math circles or study groups can further enhance your
understanding and problem-solving skills in number theory.