Linear algebra is a fundamental area of mathematics, and is arguably the most powerful mathematical tool ever developed. It is a core topic of study within fields as diverse as: business, economics, engineering, physics, computer science, ecology, sociology, demography and genetics.

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The strength of the text is in the large number of examples and the step-by-step explanation of each topic as it...

This comprehensive, student-friendly textbook teaches maths in a step-by-step fashion with hundreds of examples and exercises in an applied engineering context. The purpose of the maths is immediately made clear, resulting in a highly motivating text for first year engineering and pre-degree students.