The text is written in a very smooth and intelligent form, yielding a readable book whose contents are accessible to a wide class of readers, even to undergraduate students, provided that they accept that some delicate points of some of the proofs could be omitted. Its readability and fast access to the core of the book makes it recommendable as a pleasant read." Mathematical Reviews "This is a…
deal as a reference or quick review of the fundamentals of linear algebra, this book offers a matrix-oriented approach--with more emphasis on Euclidean n-space, problem solving, and applications, and less emphasis on abstract vector spaces. It features a variety of applications, boxed statements of important results, and a large number of numbered and unnumbered examples. Matrices, Vectors, and…
The Seventh Edition of this highly dependable book retains its best features—accuracy, precision, depth, and abundant exercise sets—while substantially updating its content and pedagogy. Striving to teach mathematics as a way of life, Sullivan provides understandable, realistic applications that are consistent with the abilities of most readers. Chapter topics include Graphs; Polynomial and…
Designed for a one-semester beginning or introductory algebra course, this successful worktext is appropriate for lecture, learning center, laboratory, or self-paced courses. Maintaining its hallmark features of carefully detailed explanations and accessible pedagogy, this edition of "Beginning Algebra" also addresses the AMATYC and NCTM Standards. In addition to the changes incorporated into t…