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History of the Matrix
Applying the Matrix
Identifying the Matrix/ Inverses
Determinants
Systems of Equations
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The English translation of the Latin word matrix.
Womb, or in general, any place where something is formed, produced, and contained.
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This subject of science and mathematics uses matrices to identify atomic and subatomic particles. Protons, neutrons, quarks, exc.
Quantum mechanics
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What is the entry for R*23? R= [-1 2 5 2 -4 0]
0
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Find the determinant if possible. [3 8 -1 3]
17
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Solve using matrices. -2x + 3y = 8 9x - 3y = -15
(-1,2)
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In this book, written by this author somewhere between 300BC and 200AD, lie the earliest accounts of the usage of matrices.
The Nine Chapters of the Mathematical Art. Chiu Chang Suan Shu.
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This is used to code messages using a matrix.
Encryption/cryptography.
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Give the dimensions of this matrix. [4 9 -10 6 8 4 162 9 99 2 0 88]
3x4
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Find the determinant if possible. [-.75 3 1.5 4]
-1.5
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Solve using a matrix. 5x + 3y = 7 3x - 5y = -23
(-1,4)
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This person gave the term "matrix" to its theory.
James Joseph Sylvester.
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This use of matrices can describe the position of two dance partners.
Contra dancing.
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Are they inverses? [1 1 [1 -1 0 1] 0 -1]
No.
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Find the determinant if possible. [3 7 1 10 4 -2]
Not possible.
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Solve using a matrix. x + y = 11 3x - y = 5
(4, 7)
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In this year, the term matrix was introduced.
1850
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This matrix is used to define the possible outcomes of genetic features.
Punnet Square
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Give the dimensions of the matrix used to create this game.
5x5
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Find the determinant if possible. [1 0 -1 5 -2 0 1 6 2]
-36
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Solve using a matrix. x + y + z = 4 x - 2y - z = 1 2x - y - 2z = -1
(2, -1, 3)
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The transformation of the matrix from a useful tool into a mathematical theorem is a result of its use in what? or who was it used by?
World war II/ measuring airplane vibrations. Or Olga Taussky Todd.
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The use of a matrix.
To organize data.
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Give the address for -4 in J. J= [12 0 -4 4 5 1]
J*21
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Find the determinant if possible. [2 3 4 5 0-1 2 1 0 0 2 4 0 3-6 0]
-12
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Solve using matrices. 2x + y + 3z = 23650 x + 3y + 2z = 20450 3x + 2 y + z = 24600
(5200, 2750, 3500)