Linear Algebra and Its Applications

Linear algebra is relatively easy for
students during the early stages of the course, when the material
is presented in a familiar, concrete setting. But when abstract
concepts are introduced, students often hit a brick wall.
Instructors seem to agree that certain concepts (such as linear
independence, spanning, subspace, vector space, and linear
transformations), are not easily understood, and require time to
assimilate. Since they are fundamental to the study of linear
algebra, students' understanding of these concepts is vital to
their mastery of the subject. David Lay introduces these concepts
early in a familiar, concrete Rn setting,
develops them gradually, and returns to them again and again
throughout the text so that when discussed in the abstract, these
concepts are more accessible.

Note: This is the standalone
book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN
below.

0321399145 / 9780321399144 Linear Algebra
plus MyMathLab Getting Started Kit for Linear Algebra and Its
Applications
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0321385179 / 9780321385178 Linear Algebra
and Its Applications
0321431308 / 9780321431301
MyMathLab/MyStatLab -- Glue-in Access Card
0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside
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