A First Course in Linear Algebra: With Concurrent Examples

by Alan G. Hamilton

Overview

This is a short, readable introduction to basic linear algebra, as usually encountered in a first course. The development of the subject is integrated with a large number of worked examples that illustrate the ideas and methods. The format of the book, with text and relevant examples on facing pages means that the reader can follow the text uninterrupted. The student should be able to work through the book and learn from it sequentially. Stress is placed on applications of the methods rather than on developing a logical system of theorems. Numerous exercises are provided.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521310413
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	09/03/1987
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.35(d)

Table of Contents

1. Gaussian elimination; 2 Solutions to simultaneous equations 1; 3. Matrices and algebraic vectors; 4 Special matrices; 5. Matrix inverses; 6. Linear independence and rank; 7. Determinants; 8. Solutions to simultaneous equations 2; 9. Vectors in Geometry; 10. Straight lines and planes; 11. Cross product.