Linear Algebra and Its Applications

Linear Algebra and Its Applications

Linear algebra is relatively easy for<br />students during the early stages of the course, when the material<br />is presented in a familiar, concrete setting. But when abstract<br />concepts are introduced, students often hit a brick wall.<br />Instructors seem to agree that certain concepts (such as linear<br />independence, spanning, subspace, vector space, and linear<br />transformations), are not easily understood, and require time to<br />assimilate. Since they are fundamental to the study of linear<br />algebra, students' understanding of these concepts is vital to<br />their mastery of the subject. David Lay introduces these concepts<br />early in a familiar, concrete Rn setting,<br />develops them gradually, and returns to them again and again<br />throughout the text so that when discussed in the abstract, these<br />concepts are more accessible.<br /><br />Note: This is the standalone<br />book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN<br />below.<br /><br />0321399145 / 9780321399144 Linear Algebra<br />plus MyMathLab Getting Started Kit for Linear Algebra and Its<br />Applications<br />Package consists of:   <br />0321385179 / 9780321385178 Linear Algebra<br />and Its Applications<br />0321431308 / 9780321431301<br />MyMathLab/MyStatLab -- Glue-in Access Card<br />0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside<br />Star Sticker