Matrix (mathematics)

For the square matrix section, see square matrix.

Related Topics:
Square matrix - Square matrix

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In mathematics, a matrix (plural matrices) is a rectangular table of numbers or, more generally, of elements of a ring-like algebraic structure. In this article, the entries of a matrix are real or complex numbers unless otherwise noted.

Related Topics:
Mathematics - Number - Ring - Algebraic structure - Real - Complex

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Matrices are useful to record data that depend on two categories, and to keep track of the coefficients of systems of linear equations and linear transformations.

Related Topics:
Systems of linear equations - Linear transformation

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For the development and applications of matrices, see matrix theory.

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