Elementary methods are mathematical methods regarded as basic in the context under consideration. They include arithmetic, elementary geometry, and algebra. In number theory, they avoid complex analysis but may include real analysis, as in an elementary proof of the prime number theorem.
Elementary Methods
See also
Elementary Number Theory, Elementary ProofExplore with Wolfram|Alpha
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Weisstein, Eric W. "Elementary Methods." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/ElementaryMethods.html