Difficult: I did not think any of these sections were very difficult when I read them. However, I am afraid that section 7.3 about testing statements will be difficult when actually applying the idea to examples. This is mostly based on my experience with proofs thus far in this class. It seems like the strategies for proving or disproving statements can vary and sometimes I have a problem figuring out which techniques work best in certain situations.
Reflective: My favorite section in this reading assignment was 7.1. I liked how 7.1 talked about conjectures and palindromes. Since both of these terms were very familiar to me before I read this section I found it easier to understand the concepts that were being taught. I also like how the mathematical applications were introduced by real world applications such as example words and sentences that were palindromes. Also, I thought it was cool how a two digit number that isn't a palindrome, when added to its reverse it can create a palindrome. Or if the process is repeated enough then a palindrome will eventually result.
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