Two books and solutions:


Linear Algebra and Its Applications 5th Edition by David C. Lay. Steven R. Lay, Judi J. McDonaldand Instructor's Solutions Manual 5th Edition



Linear Algebra and Its Applications 4th Edition

by David C. Lay. Steven R. Lay, Judi J. McDonald
and Instructor's Solutions Manual 4th Edition





Overview
Description

For courses in linear algebra.

With traditional linear algebra texts, the course is relatively easy for students during the early stages as material is presented in a familiar, concrete setting. However, when abstract concepts are introduced, students often hit a 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. These concepts are fundamental to the study of linear algebra, so students' understanding of them is vital to mastering the subject. This text makes these concepts more accessible by introducing them early in a familiar, concrete Rn setting, developing them gradually, and returning to them throughout the text so that when they are discussed in the abstract, students are readily able to understand.

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Features

About the Textbook

• Early introduction of key concepts: Fundamental ideas of linear algebra are introduced within the first seven lectures, in the concrete setting of Rn, then gradually examined from different points of view. Later, generalizations of these concepts appear as natural extensions of familiar ideas.
• Linear transformations form a “thread” that is woven into the fabric of the text. Their use enhances the geometric flavor of the text. In Chapter 1, for instance, linear transformations provide a dynamic and graphical view of matrix-vector multiplication.
• Orthogonality and Least-Squares Problems receive more comprehensive treatments than is commonly found in beginning texts because orthogonality plays such an important role in computer calculations and numerical linear algebra and because inconsistent linear systems arise so often in practical work.
• Eigenvalues appear fairly early in the text, in Chapters 5 and 7. Because this material is spread over several weeks, students have more time to absorb and to review these critical concepts. Eigenvalues are motivated by and applied to discrete and continuous dynamical systems, which appear in Sections 1.10, 4.8, and 4.9, and in five sections of Chapter 5.
• A modern view of matrix multiplication is presented, with definitions and proofs focusing on the columns of a matrix rather than on the matrix entries.
• Focus on visualization of concepts throughout the book helps students grasp the concepts.Each major concept in the course is given a geometric interpretation because many students learn better when they can visualize an idea.
• Numerical Notes provide a realistic slant to the text. Students are reminded frequently of issues that arise in real-life applications of linear algebra.
• Applications are varied and relevant. Some applications appear in their own sections; others are treated within examples and exercises. Each chapter opens with an introductory vignette that sets the state for some applications of linear algebra and provides a motivation for developing the mathematics that follows.
• Exercise sets are meticulously constructed and consist of the following elements. Each section features an abundant supply of exercises, ranging from routine computations to conceptual questions to applications. Innovative questions pinpoint conceptual difficulties that the authors have found in student papers over the years.
  
  • A few carefully selected Practice Problems appear just before each exercise set. Complete solutions follow the exercise set. These problems either focus on potential trouble spots in the exercise set or provide a “warm-up” for the exercises, and the solutions often contain helpful hints or warnings about the homework.
  • True/False Questions appear just after the computational exercises and encourage students to read the text and think critically.
  • NEW! Conceptual Practice Problems and their solutions in most sections provide proof- or concept-based examples for students to review.
  • [M] exercises appear in every section. To be solved with the aid of a [M]atrix program such as MATLAB™, Maple®, Mathematica®, MathCad®, Derive® or programmable calculators with matrix capabilities, such as the TI-83 Plus®, TI-86®, TI-89®, and HP-48G®. Data for these exercises are provided on the Web.
    
• Companion Website for the text (www.pearsonhighered.com/lay) provides a wealth of resources to support learning and instruction. Icons in the margins flag topics for which expanded or enhanced material is available on the Companion Website.
  
  • Review sheets and practice exams come directly from courses the authors have taught over the years.
  • Applications include 7 Case Studies, which expand topics introduced at the beginning of each chapter, and 20 Application Projects.
  • Downloadable Getting Started with Technology manuals serve as a “quick start guide” for students.
  • Data files for 900 numerical exercises in the text as well as Case Studies and Application Projects. Files are available for MATLAB, Mathematica, Maple, and TI calculators.
  • Projects for Mathematica, MATLAB, and Maple invite students to discover basic mathematical and numerical ideas in linear algebra.
    

Also available with MyMathLab

MyMathLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. MyMathLab includes assignable algorithmic exercises, the complete eBook, interactive figures, tools to personalize learning, and more.

• Online homework exercises provide instantaneous feedback and support. This system works particularly well for computationally-based skills. Instructors have the flexibility to use computer-graded, online human-graded, or paper-based exercises to help develop more conceptually-based skills.
• NEW! Interactive eBook utilizes Wolfram CDF Player (the free Mathematica player). Students can interact with figures and experiment with matrices by looking at numerous examples.
• NEW! Interactive figures bring the geometry of linear algebra to life. Using the Wolfram CDF Player, students can manipulate figures and experiment with matrices by looking at numerous examples. These figures are available within the eBook and as separate files (for ease of use during lecture).
• Teaching and learning resources included on the Companion Website are also included in MyMathLab.
  

New to This Edition

New to the textbook

• More than 25% of the exercises are new or updated, especially computational exercises. These are crafted in a way that reflects the substance of each of the sections they follow, developing the students’ confidence while challenging them to practice and generalize the new ideas they have encountered.
• Conceptual Practice Problems and their solutions in most sections provide additional support for proof- or concept-based learning. Additional guidance has also been added to some of the proofs of theorems in the body of the text.
  

Also available with MyMathLab

MyMathLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. MyMathLab includes assignable algorithmic exercises, the complete eBook, interactive figures, tools to personalize learning, and more.

• More assignable algorithmic exercises allow you to craft homework assignments that better meet student needs.
• Interactive eBook utilizes Wolfram CDF Player (the free Mathematica player). Students can interact with figures and experiment with matrices by looking at numerous examples.
• Interactive figures bring the geometry of linear algebra to life. Using the Wolfram CDF Player, students can manipulate figures and experiment with matrices by looking at numerous examples. These figures are available within the eBook and as separate files (for ease of use during lecture).
• Technology exercises and projects in MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, and TI format have been updated to reflect changes in those systems. And all resources have been reorganized to make them easier for instructors and students to locate and use.