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I am currently working on Matrices in my Algebra. I have not seen much talk about it on these forums. Can somebody please explain it? They look like
|5 6 2 0|
|5 0 4 8|
|5 5 7 6|
|8 4 6 1|
|5 6 2 0|
|5 0 4 8|
|5 5 7 6|
|8 4 6 1|
That's an "array" or a "tableau". Any definition of matrices has to include the ability to add and multiply them.TD said:Simply put, a matrix is a table of m columns and n rows in which you place numbers.
The applications are very different, solving lineair systems is a very common one.
eNathan said:What good do matrices do in the real world? I.E. what are they used for?
Too many things to list. From using them with kirchoff's laws, to the cross product rule, to determining the amount of solutions within the system of equations.
:surprised Have you looked?!eNathan said:I have not seen much talk about it on these forums.
Check the "Linear and Abstract Algebra" forum!eNathan said:I have not seen much talk about it on these forums.