Bibliograph

Algebra, a very short introduction, Peter M. Higgins

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Algebra, a very short introduction, Peter M. Higgins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-140) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Algebra

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

915508540

Responsibility statement

Peter M. Higgins

Series statement

Very short introductions, 447

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

This introduction invites readers to revisit algebra and appreciate the elegance and power of equations and inequalities. Offering a clear explanation of algebra through theory and example, Higgins shows how equations lead to complex numbers, matrices, groups, rings, and fields.--, Source other than Library of Congress

Table Of Contents

Numbers and algebra -- The laws of algebra -- Linear equations and inequalities -- Quadratic equations -- The algebra of polynomials and cubic equations -- Algebra and the arithmetic of remainders -- Introduction to matrices -- Matrices and groups -- Determinants and matrices -- Vector spaces

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