Basic Concepts
(Matrices)
Francis German Nano, REE
,Matrices
• A matrix is a set or group 4 2
•
of numbers arranged in a −3 0
square or rectangular
array enclosed by two � �
brackets. • � �
� �
5 −2 1
•
3 0 4
, Matrices
Matrix algebra has at least two advantages:
1. Reduces complicated systems of equations to simple
expressions.
2. Adaptable to systematic method of mathematical
treatment and well suited to computers.
(Matrices)
Francis German Nano, REE
,Matrices
• A matrix is a set or group 4 2
•
of numbers arranged in a −3 0
square or rectangular
array enclosed by two � �
brackets. • � �
� �
5 −2 1
•
3 0 4
, Matrices
Matrix algebra has at least two advantages:
1. Reduces complicated systems of equations to simple
expressions.
2. Adaptable to systematic method of mathematical
treatment and well suited to computers.
