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Elementary Linear Algebra

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ISBN-10: 0023660473

ISBN-13: 9780023660474

Edition: 5th (Student Manual, Study Guide, etc.)

Authors: David R. Hill

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This introduction to linear algebra offers a balance between abstraction/theory and computational skills. KEY TOPICS: Linear Equations and Matrices. Real Vector Spaces. Inner Product Spaces. Linear Transformations and Matrices. Determinants. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Differential Equations. MATLAB for Linear Algebra. MATLAB Exercises. For anyone needing a basic understanding of matrix theory or computational skills involving linear algebra.
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Book details

List price: $25.20
Edition: 5th
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Weight: 2.596
Language: English

Preface
Linear Equations and Matrices
Systems of Linear Equations
Matrices; Matrix Operations
Algebraic Properties of Matrix Operations
Special Types of Matrices and Partitioned Matrices
Echelon Form of a Matrix
Elementary Matrices; Finding A[superscript -1]
Equivalent Matrices
LU-Factorization (Optional)
Supplementary Exercises
Real Vector Spaces
Vectors in the Plane and in 3-Space
Vector Spaces
Subspaces
Span and Linear Independence
Basis and Dimension
Homogeneous Systems
Coordinates and Isomorphisms
Rank of a Matrix
Supplementary Exercises
Inner Product Spaces
Standard Inner Product on R[superscript 2] and R[superscript 3]
Cross Product in R[superscript 3] (Optional)
Inner Product Spaces
Gram-Schmidt Process
Orthogonal Complements
Least Squares (Optional)
Supplementary Exercises
Linear Transformations and Matrices
Definition and Examples
Kernel and Range of a Linear Transformation
Matrix of a Linear Transformation
Vector Space of Matrices and Vector Space of Linear Transformations (Optional)
Similarity
Computer Graphics (Optional)
Supplementary Exercises
Determinants
Definition
Properties of Determinants
Cofactor Expansion
Inverse of a Matrix
Other Applications of Determinants
Determinants from a Computational Point of View
Supplementary Exercises
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Diagonalization and Similar Matrices
Stable Age Distribution in a Population; Markov Processes (Optional)
Diagonalization of Symmetric Matrices
Spectral Decomposition and Singular Value Decomposition (Optional)
Real Quadratic Forms
Conic Sections
Quadric Surfaces
Supplementary Exercises
Differential Equations (Optional)
Differential Equations
Dynamical Systems
Supplementary Exercises
Matlab for Linear Algebra
Input and Output in MATLAB
Matrix Operations in MATLAB
Matrix Powers and Some Special Matrices
Elementary Row Operations in MATLAB
Matrix Inverses in MATLAB
Vectors in MATLAB
Applications of Linear Combinations in MATLAB
Linear Transformations in MATLAB
MATLAB Command Summary
MATLAB Exercises
Preliminaries
Sets
Functions
Complex Numbers
Complex Numbers
Complex Numbers in Linear Algebra
Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises
Index