: Used editions are often listed on eBay and Biblio , with prices typically ranging from $67 to $90 depending on condition. Linear Algebra: An Introduction, Second Edition
The text is organized into five primary chapters and several specialized appendices, moving from computational basics to abstract applications:
: Introduces vectors, subspaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, and the rank of a matrix. Linear Algebra: An Introduction, Second Edition
: Approximately two-thirds of the book requires only high-school algebra, though Chapter 4 requires some knowledge of calculus for its differential equations applications.
: The book starts with concrete, computational structures like matrices to provide a "nonthreatening" entry point before transitioning into more abstract vector spaces. : Used editions are often listed on eBay
: Focuses on orthogonality, projections, the QR algorithm, and least-squares fit.
: Details functions, matrix representations, and change of basis. : The book starts with concrete, computational structures
: Provides in-depth material on Determinants , Jordan Canonical Forms , and Markov Chains . Key Features and Pedagogy