This book “matrices and calculus” is well-designed to cater to the needs and requirements of the first-year Engineering and Technology curriculum and syllabus of Anna University under choice Based credit system 2021 (CBCS 2021). All the concepts given in this book are illustrated and explained with a good number of solved problems which are followed by a collection of important problems as exercises with answers.

The subject matter is presented in a systematic and logical manner. All efforts have been put to make the content simple and necessary explanations are given in a very clear and ludic manner. The author has put more effort and concentration into solving the illustrative examples in the best possible manner. In providing the solutions to the problems, all necessary steps have been given so that the students can follow them easily

The author hopes that the method of treatment of all the Five units covered in this book will be welcomed and benefit both Teachers and students of Engineering and Technology disciplines.

A Free Annexure, which contains part A-Questions with Answers and solved Anna University Questions papers (University Departments) up to December 2022 will be issued along with the textbook.

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