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science in general, and of <strong>Linear</strong> <strong>Algebra</strong> in particular. (I took the liberty offormatting them as poetry).I know of no better tacticthan the illustration of exciting principlesby well-chosen particulars.–Stephen Jay GouldIf you really wish to learnthen you must mount the machineand become acquainted with its tricksby actual trial.–Wilbur WrightJim HefferonMathematics, Saint Michael’s CollegeColchester, Vermont USA 05439http://joshua.smcvt.edu/linearalgebra2012-Feb-29Author’s Note. Inventing a good exercise, one that enlightens as well as tests,is a creative act and hard work. The inventor deserves recognition. But textshave traditionally not given attributions for questions. I have changed that herewhere I was sure of the source. I would be glad to hear from anyone who canhelp me to correctly attribute others of the questions.– iv –

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