This concise, easy-to-read text deals with the elementary concepts of abstract algebra, matrices and trigonometry. It discusses in detail topics such as eigenvalues, diagonalisation of matrices, complex numbers, and theory of equations. The text includes many worked-out problems to enhance the students' grasp of the mathematical concepts discussed and to develop their logical ability in understanding higher mathematics. KEY FEATURES ? Gives a large number of examples to illustrate the concepts discussed. ? Provides chapter-end exercises to test the student's grasp of the subject. This student-friendly book is intended as a basic text for undergraduate students of Mathematics. It would also be immensely useful to those pursuing diploma and degree courses in engineering, and to students prepar-ing for All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance Examination (AIEEE), and entrance examinations such as IIT-JEE. This book is very well-written, lucid and gives ample information? One can learn the methods very easily without tears and tensions. ?DR. V.N. DIXIT, former faculty member, Department of Mathematics, University of Delhi