Linear Algebra with Applications, Student Solutions Manual - Softcover

Otto Bretscher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130328561 ISBN 13: 9780130328564

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 2001

Synopsis

With the most geometric presentation now available, this reference emphasizes linear transformations as a unifying theme, and enables users to â doâ both computational and abstract math in each chapter. A second theme is introduced half way through the textâ when eigenvectors are reachedâ on dynamical systems. It also includes a wider range of problem sets than found in any other book in this market. Chapter topics include systems of linear equations; linear transformations; subspaces of Rn and their dimension; linear spaces; orthogonality and least squares; determinants; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; symmetric matrices and quadratic forms; and linear differential equations. For anyone seeking an introduction to linear algebra.

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From the Publisher

This introduction to linear algebra focuses on dynamical systems -- continuous and discrete -- as a unifying theme, as motivation for eigenvectors, and in examples of major applications of linear algebra -- particularly systems of differential equations. Pedagogically strong ,it introduces abstract concepts gradually and gently -- without "spoon feeding" students. It uses visualization and geometrical interpretations extensively and features an abundance of both routine and thought-provoking problems and exercises involving abstract concepts and applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130328561
• ISBN 13: 9780130328564
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 167