Elementary Linear Algebra / Edition 5

by Stanley I. Grossman

Overview

Intended for the first course in linear algebra, this widely used text balances mathematical techniques and mathematical proofs. It presents theory in small steps and provides more examples and exercises involving computations than competing texts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780030973543
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/02/1994
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	784
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

1. Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices. 2. Determinants. 3. Vectors in R2 and R3. 4. Vector Spaces. 5. Linear Transformations. 6. Eigenvalues, Eigenvesors, And Canonical Forms. Appendix 1: Mathematical Induction. Appendix 2: Complex Numbers. Appendix 3: The Error in Numerical Computations and Computational Complexity. Appendix 4: Gaussian Elimination with Pivoting. Appendix 5: Using MATLAB.

Editorial Reviews

Most of the text assumes a knowledge of high-school level algebra with no calculus, although some examples and exercises involve topics from calculus. This fifth edition features examples from a variety of disciplines, theorems tying together topics in the study of matrices and linear transformations, self-tests, calculator boxes to help students with calculator use, discussion of matrix multiplication and LU-factorizations of a matrix, and tutorials from MATLAB software. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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