This is a short text in linear algebra, intended for a one-term course. In the first chapter, Lang discusses the relation between the geometry and the algebra underlying the subject, and gives concrete examples of the notions which appear later in the book. He then starts with a discussion of linear equations, matrices and Gaussian elimination, and proceeds to discuss vector spaces, linear maps, scalar products, determinants, and eigenvalues. The book contains a large number of exercises, some of the routine computational type, while others are conceptual.

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Introduction to Linear Algebra

"Excellent! Rigorous yet straightforward, all answers included!"-Dr. J. Adam, Old Dominion University

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ISBN 9780387962054
Author Serge Lang
Format Hardback
Page Count 293
Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc.