For courses in Differential Equations and Linear Algebra.  Acclaimed authors Edwards and Penney combine core topics in elementary differential equations with those concepts and methods of elementary linear algebra needed for a contemporary combined introduction to differential equations and linear algebra. Known for its real-world applications and its blend of algebraic and geometric approaches, this text discusses mathematical modeling of real-world phenomena, with a fresh new computational and qualitative flavor evident throughout in figures, examples, problems, and applications. In the Third Edition, new graphics and narrative have been added as needed-yet the proven chapter and section structure remains unchanged, so that class notes and syllabi will not require revision for the new edition.
                         
                        
                            CHAPTER 1. First-Order Differential Equations  1.1 Differential Equations and Mathematical Models  1.2 Integrals as General and Particular Solutions  1.3 Slope Fields and Solution Curves  1.4 Separable Equations and Applications  1.5 Linear First-Order Equations  1.6 Substitution Methods and Exact Equations  CHAPTER 2. Mathematical Models and Numerical Methods  2.1 Population Models  2.2 Equilibrium Solutions and Stability  2.3 Acceleration-Velocity Models  2.4 Numerical Approximation: Eulers Method  2.5 A Closer Look at the Euler Method  2.6 The Runge-Kutta Method  CHAPTER 3. Linear Systems and Matrices  3.1 Introduction to Linear Systems  3.2 Matrices and Gaussian Elimination  3.3 Reduced Row-Echelon Matrices  3.4 Matrix Operations  3.5 Inverses of Matrices  3.6 Determinants  3.7 Linear Equations and Curve Fitting  CHAPTER 4. Vector Spaces  4.1 The Vector Space R3  4.2 The Vector Space Rn and Subspaces  4.3 Linear Combinations and Independence of Vectors  4.4 Bases and Dimension for Vector Spaces  4.5 Row and Column Spaces  4.6 Orthogonal Vectors in Rn  4.7 General Vector Spaces  CHAPTER 5. Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations  5.1 Introduction: Second-Order Linear Equations  5.2 General Solutions of Linear Equations  5.3 Homogeneous Equations with Constant Coefficients  5.4 Mechanical Vibrations  5.5 Nonhomogeneous Equations and Undetermined Coefficients  5.6 Forced Oscillations and Resonance  CHAPTER 6. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors  6.1 Introduction to Eigenvalues  6.2 Diagonalization of Matrices  6.3 Applications Involving Powers of Matrices  CHAPTER 7. Linear Systems of Differential Equations  7.1 First-Order Systems and Applications  7.2 Matrices and Linear Systems  7.3 The Eigenvalue Method for Linear Systems  7.4 Second-Order Systems and Mechanical Applications  7.5 Multiple Eigenvalue Solutions  7.6 Numerical Methods for Systems  CHAPTER 8. Matrix Exponential Methods  8.1 Matrix Exponentials and Linear Systems  8.2 Nonhomogeneous Linear Systems  8.3 Spectral Decomposition Methods  CHAPTER 9. Nonlinear Systems and Phenomena  9.1 Stability and the Phase Plane  9.2 Linear and Almost Linear Systems  9.3 Ecological Models: Predators and Competitors  9.4 Nonlinear Mechanical Systems  CHAPTER 10. Laplace Transform Methods  10.1 Laplace Transforms and Inverse Transforms  10.2 Transformation of Initial Value Problems  10.3 Translation and Partial Fractions  10.4 Derivatives, Integrals, and Products of Transforms  10.5 Periodic and Piecewise Continuous Input Functions  CHAPTER 11. Power Series Methods  11.1 Introduction and Review of Power Series  11.2 Power Series Solutions  11.3 Frobenius Series Solutions  11.4 Bessel Functions  References for Further Study  Appendix A: Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions  Appendix B: Theory of Determinants  Answers to Selected Problems  Index  APPLICATION MODULES The modules listed here follow the indicated sections in the text. Most provide computing projects that illustrate the corresponding text sections. Maple, Mathematica, and MATLAB versions of these investigations are included in the Applications Manual that accompanies this textbook.  1.3 Computer-Generated Slope Fields and Solution Curves 1.4 The Logistic Equation 1.5 Indoor Temperature Oscillations 1.6 Computer Algebra Solutions 2.1 Logistic Modeling of Population Data 2.3 Rocket Propulsion 2.4 Implementing Eulers Method 2.5 Improved Euler Implementation 2.6 Runge-Kutta Implementation 3.2 Automated Row Operations 3.3 Automated Row Reduction 3.5 Automated Solution of Linear Systems 5.1 Plotting Second-Order Solution Families 5.2 Plotting Third-Order Solution Families 5.3 Approximate Solutions of Linear Equations 5.5 Automated Variation of Parameters 5.6 Forced Vibrations and Resonance 7.1 Gravitation and Keplers Laws of Planetary Motion 7.3 Automatic Calculation of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 7.4 Earthquake-Induced Vibrations of Multistory Buildings 7.5 Defective Eigenvalues and Generalized Eigenvectors 7.6 Comets and Spacecraft 8.1 Automated Matrix Exponential Solutions 8.2 Automated Variation of Parameters 9.1 Phase Portraits and First-Order Equations 9.2 Phase Portraits of Almost Linear Systems 9.3 Your Own Wildlife Conservation Preserve 9.4 The Rayleigh and van der Pol Equations