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In what ancient mathematical text does the procedure for solving simultaneous linear equations, now called Gaussian elimination, appear?
In what ancient mathematical text does the procedure for solving simultaneous linear equations, now called Gaussian elimination, appear?
- Rhind Mathematical Papyrus
- Chapter Eight: Rectangular Arrays of The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art (correct)
- Babylonian clay tablets
- Euclid's Elements
What is the central focus of linear algebra?
What is the central focus of linear algebra?
- Analyzing statistical distributions
- Exploring advanced calculus concepts
- Solving linear equations and working with linear maps (correct)
- Studying non-linear functions and their properties
How is linear algebra fundamental in modern presentations of geometry?
How is linear algebra fundamental in modern presentations of geometry?
- It deals with complex numbers and their applications in geometry
- It is used for defining basic objects such as lines, planes, and rotations (correct)
- It focuses on irrational numbers and their geometric representations
- It explores fractal geometry and its applications in real-world problems
In which branch of mathematical analysis is linear algebra applied?
In which branch of mathematical analysis is linear algebra applied?
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What does linear algebra allow modeling in most sciences and fields of engineering?
What does linear algebra allow modeling in most sciences and fields of engineering?
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