matrix Flashcards
what is linear algebra
a branch of mathematics that deals with systems of linear equations
which is the independent variable
x
which is the dependent variable
y
how to solve simultaneous equations
sum up equations removing a variable and find left over variable
substitute value for one into the other
what is a 2X2 determinant based on
denominator of general equation for solving simultaneous equations
equation for 2X2 determinant
a1b2 - b1a2
what does a a1b2 - b1a2 determinant look like
a1 b1
a2 b2
how to find D from a 2X2
cross multiply a1 minus cross multiple b1
what is the solution to any set of two linear equations
x = Dx/D y = Dy/D
what is Dx
c1 b1
c2 b2
what Dy
a1 c1
a2 c2
what is a matrix
an array of numbers
what is a m x n
m rows and n columns
address of element
row i column j
like aij
what variable is a on
x