Elements of Linear Algebra / Edition 1

by P.M. Cohn

Overview

This volume presents a thorough discussion of systems of linear equations and their solutions. Vectors and matrices are introduced as required and an account of determinants is given. Great emphasis has been placed on keeping the presentation as simple as possible, with many illustrative examples. While all mathematical assertions are proved, the student is led to view the mathematical content intuitively, as an aid to understanding.

The text treats the coordinate geometry of lines, planes and quadrics, provides a natural application for linear algebra and at the same time furnished a geometrical interpretation to illustrate the algebraic concepts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412552809
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/01/1994
Series:	Chapman Hall/CRC Mathematics Series , #8
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface, Note to the reader, Introduction, 1 Vectors, 2 The solution of a system of equations: the regular case, 3 Matrices, 4 The solution of a system of equations: the general case, 5 Determinants, 6 Coordinate geometry, 7 Coordinate transformations and linear mappings, 8 Normal forms of matrices, 9 Applications I. Algebra and geometry, 10 Applications II. Calculus, mechanics, economics, Answers to the Exercises, Notation and symbols used, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

Suitable for students of science, engineering, economics, and statistics who are not intending to become mathematical specialists. Presents a discussion of systems of linear equations and their solutions. Introduces vectors and matrices, determinants, the coordinate geometry of lines, planes, and quadrics, and furnishes a geometrical interpretation to illustrate the algebraic concepts. Emphasis is placed on a simple presentation. Discusses applications such as economics and mechanics, and includes exercises and solutions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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