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linear algebra Definition

linear algebra

noun

the algebra of vectors and matrices, as distinct from the ordinary algebra of real numbers and the abstract algebra of unspecified entities

linear algebra Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • apply: Core modules include mathematical ecology, mathematical biology and medicine and applied linear algebra.
  • include: Areas covered include linear algebra, optimization, quadrature, differential equations, regression analysis, and time series analysis.
  • do: Knowledge of Maple as a tool for doing linear algebra.
  • teach: Here's an example describing *one* type of process associated with matrices, that I've used in teaching linear algebra.

Adjective modifier

  • numerical: In numerical linear algebra he developed backward error analysis methods.
  • adaptive: Such a differential structure, expressing the local versus global nature of brain structure, is lacking in adaptive linear algebra.
  • elementary: We shall concentrate on a particularly nice class of codes called linear codes, a beautiful application of elementary linear algebra.