How Long to Read Linear Algebra

How Long Does it Take to Read Linear Algebra?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read Linear Algebra by Peter Petersen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This textbook on linear algebra includes the key topics of the subject that most advanced undergraduates need to learn before entering graduate school. All the usual topics, such as complex vector spaces, complex inner products, the Spectral theorem for normal operators, dual spaces, the minimal polynomial, the Jordan canonical form, and the rational canonical form, are covered, along with a chapter on determinants at the end of the book. In addition, there is material throughout the text on linear differential equations and how it integrates with all of the important concepts in linear algebra. This book has several distinguishing features that set it apart from other linear algebra texts. For example: Gaussian elimination is used as the key tool in getting at eigenvalues; it takes an essentially determinant-free approach to linear algebra; and systems of linear differential equations are used as frequent motivation for the reader. Another motivating aspect of the book is the excellent and engaging exercises that abound in this text. This textbook is written for an upper-division undergraduate course on Linear Algebra. The prerequisites for this book are a familiarity with basic matrix algebra and elementary calculus, although any student who is willing to think abstractly should not have too much difficulty in understanding this text.

How long is Linear Algebra?

Linear Algebra by Peter Petersen is 390 pages long, and a total of 97,500 words.

This makes it 132% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Linear Algebra Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read Linear Algebra aloud.

What Reading Level is Linear Algebra?

Linear Algebra is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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