Kolman, Bernard, 1932-

Introductory linear algebra with applications / Bernard Kolman, David R. Hill - 7th ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c2001 - xvi, 577 p. ; 27 cm.

Preface. - 1. Linear Equations and Matrices. - 2. Applications of Linear Equations and Matrices (optional). - 3. Determinants. - 4. Vectors in R. - 5. Applications of Vectors in R2 and R3 (Optional). - 6. Real Vector Spaces. - 7. Applications of Real Vector Spaces (Optional). - 8. Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, And Diagonalization. - 9. Applications of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors (Optical). - 10. Linear Transformations and Matrices. Cumulative Review of Introductory Linear Algebra. - 11. Linear Programming (Optional). - 12. MATLAB for Linear Algebra. - Appendix A. Complex Numbers. - Appendix B. Further Directions. - Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Chapter Tests A41. - Index II

This book presents an introduction to linear algebra and to some of its significant applications. It is designed for a course at the freshman or sophomore level ... The emphasis is on the computational and geometric aspects of the subject, keeping the abstraction down to a minimum. - Preface

Accompanied by Instructor's Solutions Manual : Introductory linear algebra with applications [Dennis Kletzing] 7th ed. ISBN 0130328529

0130182656 0130337064 (Int. ed.)


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