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This discussion focuses on performing matrix operations in Mathcad, specifically summing the rows and columns of an n-by-m matrix. The user is utilizing a summation command with indices defined as i for rows and j for columns, but is encountering issues where only the last row and column are being summed. It is noted that in Mathcad 2000, arrays start at index 0, which is crucial for correct matrix manipulation.

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Hello I am trying to teach myself how to use mathcad and am having some issues.

I am trying to sum the rows and cols of a matrix respectively.

using i for the row index and j for the col index.

I have as of now defined a variable sum eiether row or colum and am using a summation of k=0 to n-1 rows for each matrix. I see that what I am intending on doing is being preformed but only on the last row and col of an n-by-m matrix.

Any help would be appreciated.
 

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You can use the summation command.

In Mathcad 2000 at least, arrays start at 0 by default, not 1.
 
Antwan718 said:
Hello I am trying to teach myself how to use mathcad and am having some issues.

I am trying to sum the rows and cols of a matrix respectively.

using i for the row index and j for the col index.

I have as of now defined a variable sum eiether row or colum and am using a summation of k=0 to n-1 rows for each matrix. I see that what I am intending on doing is being preformed but only on the last row and col of an n-by-m matrix.

Any help would be appreciated.

Well out of date, but resurrecting old threads is sometimes fun!

NR
 

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