Linear algebra

Author: Jin Quanqin
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is divided into six chapters, covering topics such as matrices, determinants of square matrices, systems of linear equations, similar matrices and diagonalization of matrices, symmetric matrices and quadratic forms, and an introduction to linear spaces and linear transformations. Each chapter is followed by exercises. Answers are provided at the end of the book. The content of this book meets the teaching requirements for Linear Algebra in higher education institutions as set by the Ministry of Education, adhering to the principle of gradual progression and building from fundamentals. It can be used as a textbook for various disciplines in universities, including science and engineering, economics, business management, and others. It is also suitable for students at television universities, other part-time universities, and working professionals in science and technology. This book introduces the basic knowledge of linear algebra, divided into six chapters: matrices, determinants of square matrices, systems of linear equations, similar matrices and diagonalization of matrices, symmetric matrices and quadratic forms, and an introduction to linear spaces and linear transformations. Each chapter is accompanied by exercises and answers.