Linear Algebra (Second Edition)

Author: Chen Weixin
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is one of the national planning teaching materials for the "11th Five-Year Plan" of general higher education. It introduces the determinant, systems of linear equations, matrices, linear spaces and linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of matrices, and quadratic forms in a scientific and systematic manner that is easy for readers to understand. It covers all the content related to linear algebra in the postgraduate entrance examination mathematics syllabus and more, making it suitable for all non-mathematics majors in science and engineering universities, as well as students and teachers in science and engineering, economics and management, medicine, agriculture and forestry, and other higher education institutions. It is also applicable for those preparing for self-study examinations and postgraduate entrance examinations. The book is written with a more modern approach for teaching linear algebra to non-mathematics majors. It introduces the determinant, systems of linear equations, matrices, linear spaces and linear transformations, similarity of matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and quadratic forms in a scientific and systematic manner that is easy for readers to understand. The entire book covers all the content related to linear algebra in the postgraduate entrance examination mathematics syllabus. Exercises are provided for each section, with a large number of problems and various types, fully considering the needs of postgraduate entrance examinations. The answers are included at the end of the book. Each chapter includes a summary and key points to help readers deepen their understanding and grasp the essence. The book also includes six appendices to meet the needs of readers at different levels. This book is suitable for students and teachers in science and engineering, economics and management, medicine, agriculture and forestry, and other higher education institutions. It can also be used as a self-study guide for undergraduate students preparing for postgraduate entrance examinations.