An Introduction to Determinants: With Numerous Examples for the Use of Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Thomson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428395651 ISBN 13: 9780428395650

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master determinants with clear definitions and plenty of examples.

This guide introduces the basics of determinants, showing how to form them from square arrays and how their values behave under row and column operations.

Throughout, you’ll see step‑by‑step explanations of leading terms, homogeneous properties, and how to expand determinants by single rows, columns, or minors. The book builds from foundational ideas to more advanced results, with demonstrations that connect theory to practical calculation.

• Learn the formal and ordinary definitions of determinants and what makes them unique
• See how determinants transform when rows or columns are interchanged and how signs change
• Explore expansions, minors, and Laplace’s method with worked examples
• Study multiplication of determinants and how to express products as larger determinants

Ideal for students beginning the study of determinants, or anyone seeking a structured, example‑driven approach to this essential topic.

The book offers a focused introduction suitable for use in schools and colleges, providing a solid foundation for further study in linear algebra.

An Introduction to Determinants: With Numerous Examples for the Use of Schools and Colleges

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About the Author

William Thomson is Elmer B. Milliman Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428395651
• ISBN 13: 9780428395650
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 114