I just used this book in the Spring '09 semester for the first half of Linear Algebra (my school likes to take forever to get through things, consequently, we have Linear Algebra I and II).
The book was easy to read and understand and the homework problems were pretty good (but at times laborious). It also had a lot of good background information and examples of how this type of mathematics is used today in research and industry.
I got a 3.0/4.0 in the course, so I'm pleased. I would recommend this book for your college.

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Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications Hardcover – 21 September 2005
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This classic treatment of linear algebra presents the fundamentals in the clearest possible way, examining basic ideas by means of computational examples and geometrical interpretation. It proceeds from familiar concepts to the unfamiliar, from the concrete to the abstract. Readers consistently praise this outstanding text for its expository style and clarity of presentation.
- The applications version features a wide variety of interesting, contemporary applications.
- Clear, accessible, step–by–step explanations make the material crystal clear.
- Established the intricate thread of relationships between systems of equations, matrices, determinants, vectors, linear transformations and eigenvalues.
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- Edition9th Edition
- PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
- Publication date21 September 2005
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions21.59 x 3.81 x 26.67 cm
- Print length864 pages
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- Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
- Publication date : 21 September 2005
- Edition : 9th Edition
- Language : English
- Print length : 864 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0471669598
- ISBN-13 : 978-0471669593
- Item weight : 1.7 kg
- Dimensions : 21.59 x 3.81 x 26.67 cm
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- ab..cReviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2006
4.0 out of 5 stars for clarification of basic principles its excellent
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I bought this on the strength of the description. Its not very deep, but has a broad viewpoint. If you wish for the clearest production of the basic principles or methods alligned to algebra, to allow easier progression to harder topics-abstract algebra- it would be hard to beat.
Its so easy to digest, and printed on high quality paper, so it will last for years on a shelf.
It is expensive, i realise this. If you comfortable with topics in algebra, thats fine. But if your memory just need a bit of revision, its a good book.
- Happy with this bookReviewed in Canada on 5 May 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI got this textbook to help me while taking my first yea linear algebra at university. The instructor was (is) a great teacher but the course did not have such a clear textbook so I got this book to help explain someone of the concepts covered. This book was particularly helpful in explaining Gaussian elimination (reduce a matrix) which was basically the key to doing well in my course.