The Linear Algebra Survival Guide

The Linear Algebra Survival Guide offers a concise introduction to the difficult core topics of linear algebra, guiding you through the powerful graphic displays and visualization of Mathematica that make the most abstract theories seem simple - allowing you to tackle realistic problems using simple mathematical manipulations. This resource is therefore a guide to learning the content of Mathematica in a practical way, enabling you to manipulate potential solutions/outcomes, and learn creatively. No starting knowledge of the Mathematica system is required to use the book. Desktop, laptop, web-based versions of Mathematica are available on all major platforms. Mathematica Online for tablet and smartphone systems are also under development and increases the reach of the guide as a general reference, teaching and learning tool.

• Includes computational oriented information that complements the essential topics in linear algebra.
• Presents core topics in a simple, straightforward way with examples for exploring computational illustrations, graphics, and displays using Mathematica.
• Provides numerous examples of short code in the text, which can be modified for use with exercises to develop graphics displays for teaching, learning, and demonstrations.
  

Students taking a first or second course in linear algebra or needing a reference of the basics

Chapter 1: Linear Systems
Chapter 2: Matrix Algebra
Chapter 3: Determinants
Chapter 4: Vector Spaces
Chapter 5: Linear Transformations
Chapter 6: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Chapter 7: Norms and Inner Products
Chapter 8: Orthogonally
Chapter 9: Singular Values and Singular Vectors