Linear algebra

Author: Lu Gang
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is a research outcome of the "Reform Plan for Teaching Content and Curriculum Systems in Higher Education Towards the 21st Century" by the Ministry of Education. It is revised based on the edition, with corrections throughout the book, additional examples, adjustments to some exercises, and supplementary hints or solutions for certain exercises. This book serves as one of the foundational mathematics textbooks for economics and management disciplines in higher education institutions. It has been included in the "Project for Developing 100 High-Quality Course Textbooks in Higher Education." The book presents matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, linear spaces and linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices, and quadratic forms in a way that is easily understandable for business and economics students. It focuses on the application of theories and methods, as well as the introduction of economic and mathematical models, and includes exercises with reference answers. This book is suitable for students majoring in economics and management in higher education institutions. The content is also designed to meet the needs of students preparing for postgraduate entrance exams, making it a valuable resource for those studying for the exam.