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Product Description Provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the major topics of numerical analysis, for example, the solution of linear and non-linear equations, eigenvalue problems, approximation theory, quadrature, the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations, and optimization. Each chapter gives a sound graded introduction to the topic, followed by up-to-date coverage of the more advanced areas. Contains a wealth of exercises, with selected hints and answers, ranging from those soluble by hand or a simple calculator to more extensive computer-oriented examples. From the Publisher Provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the major topics of numerical analysis, for example, the solution of linear and non-linear equations, eigenvalue problems, approximation theory, quadrature, the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations, and optimization. Each chapter gives a sound graded introduction to the topic, followed by up-to-date coverage of the more advanced areas. Contains a wealth of exercises, with selected hints and answers, ranging from those soluble by hand or a simple calculator to more extensive computer-oriented examples.