College Algebra

Author: Lu Shaohua, Shen Hao
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book includes the basic content of traditional "Advanced Algebra," "Matrix Theory," and "Modern Algebra," namely: polynomials, determinants, matrices and their various operations, systems of linear equations, quadratic forms, similar matrices, linear spaces, linear transformations, Jordan canonical form, matrix functions, groups, rings, fields, etc. The book features a novel structure, advanced selection of materials, clear concepts, original reasoning, simple methods, and well-coordinated examples and exercises. It can serve as a teaching text or reference book for undergraduate and graduate students in science and engineering disciplines.