This book avoids the traditional definition-theorem-proof format; instead a fresh approach introduces a variety of problems and examples all in a clear and informal style. The in-depth focus on applications separates this book from others, and helps stude
Preface; 1. Linear equations; 2. Rectangular systems and echelon forms; 3. Matrix algebra; 4. Vector spaces; 5. Norms, inner products, and orthogonality; 6. Determinants; 7. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors; 8. Perron-Frobenius theory of nonnegative matrices;