Matrix Arithmetic
Students learn the basics of matrix addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication to organise and manipulate data.
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Students learn the basics of matrix addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication to organise and manipulate data.
Key Questions
- What are the rules for adding and subtracting matrices?
- How does scalar multiplication alter a matrix?
- In what situations is matrix arithmetic useful?
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