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What is an augmented matrix?
What is an augmented matrix?
What is Gaussian elimination?
What is Gaussian elimination?
The process of using row operations to transform a linear system into one whose augmented matrix is in row echelon form.
In row echelon form, the first nonzero entry in each nonzero row must be 0.
In row echelon form, the first nonzero entry in each nonzero row must be 0.
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What does a row operation include?
What does a row operation include?
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What is the Gauss-Jordan Elimination Method?
What is the Gauss-Jordan Elimination Method?
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What is an inverse matrix?
What is an inverse matrix?
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What is an identity matrix?
What is an identity matrix?
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What is Reduced Row Echelon Form (RREF)?
What is Reduced Row Echelon Form (RREF)?
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Study Notes
Matrix Terminology
- Augmented Matrix: Combines coefficients and constant terms of a linear system into a single matrix format for easier manipulation.
- Gaussian Elimination: A systematic method involving row operations that converts the augmented matrix of a linear system into row echelon form, allowing for easier solution finding.
Row Operations
- Row Echelon Form (REF): A matrix is in REF when each leading entry (first non-zero number) of a row is 1, and is to the right of the leading entry of the previous row.
- Row Operation Types: Include switching two rows, scaling a row by a non-zero constant, and adding one row to another to produce new row values.
Advanced Techniques
- Gauss-Jordan Elimination Method: Further extends Gaussian elimination to achieve reduced row-echelon form (RREF), which simplifies solving linear systems thoroughly.
- Reduced Row Echelon Form (RREF): A matrix where each leading entry is 1, and all entries above and below each leading 1 are 0, making back-substitution straightforward.
Key Matrix Concepts
- Inverse Matrix: A matrix that, when multiplied with its original, yields the identity matrix, essential for solving matrix equations.
- Identity Matrix: A special square matrix where all diagonal elements are 1 and all off-diagonal elements are 0, serving as the multiplicative identity in matrix algebra.
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Master the concepts of Gaussian elimination with these flashcards. Learn key terms such as augmented matrix and row echelon form essential for solving linear equations. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of linear algebra techniques.
