This innovative book features an “Active Reading” theme, stressing the learning of proofs by first focusing on reading mathematics. This helps users understand that linear algebra is not just another course in computation. A secondary theme on Least Squares and the “best” solution to Ax = b adds a modern computational flavor that readers will welcome. Key ideas are revisited &amp; reinforced throughout—Linear independence/dependence; eigenvalues/vectors; projection of one vector on another; the plane spanned by vectors.

Linear Algebra: A First Course in Pure and Applied Math

Science & Math

Goodaire, Edgar G.

Mathematics

PRENTICE/HALL

Adopting a user-friendly, conversational—and at times humorous—style, these authors make the principles and practices of discrete mathematics as stimulating as possible while presenting comprehensive, rigorous coverage. Examples and exercises integrated throughout each chapter serve to pique reader interest and bring clarity to even the most complex concepts. Above all, the book is designed to engage today's readers in the interesting, applicable facets of modern mathematics. More than 200 worked examples and problems, as well as over 2500 exercises are included. Full solutions are provided in the back of the book. More than 150 Pauses—short questions inserted at strategic points—are included. Full solutions to Pauses are included at the end of each section. For educators in area of discrete mathematics.

Discrete Mathematics with Graph Theory (2nd Edition)

Computers & Technology

Parmenter, Michael M.

Computer Science

Far more "user friendly" than the vast majority of similar books, this volume is truly written with the unsophisticated reader in mind. The pace is leisurely, but the authors are rigorous and maintain a serious attitude towards theorem proving throughout. Emphasizes "Active Reading" throughout, a skill vital to success in learning how to write proofs. Offers two sections on probability (2.4 and 2.5). Moves material on depth-first search, which previously comprised an entire (very short) chapter, to an earlier chapter where it fits more naturally. Rewrites section on RNA chains to include a new (and easier) algorithm for the recovery of an RNA chain from its complete enzyme digest. Provides true/false questions (with all answers in the back of the book) in every section. Features an appendix on matrices. A useful reference for mathematics enthusiasts who want to learn how to write proofs.

Discrete Mathematics with Graph Theory, 3rd Edition

Graphics & Design

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Discrete Mathematics with Graph Theory with Discrete Math Workbook: Interactive Exercises (3rd Edition)

Pearson

Six chapters are geared toward a sophomore course in discrete mathematics, and seven later chapters are for a junior course in graph theory. These later chapters are self-contained. Chapter Seven introduces the concepts of algorithm and complexity and serves as a final topic for the first course or an introduction to the second course. Includes worked examples and some 1,000 exercises arranged by difficulty, some with solutions. This text is more elementary and written in a more leisurely style than other comparable texts. Assumes no background in linear algebra or calculus. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Discrete Mathematics With Graph Theory