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In linear algebra, what does a square matrix refer to?
A square matrix refers to a matrix with the same number of rows and columns.
What is the significance of matrix multiplication in linear algebra?
Matrix multiplication represents the composition of linear maps.
How are matrices used in representing linear maps?
Matrices are used to represent linear maps and allow explicit computations in linear algebra.
What role do square matrices play in matrix theory?
Square matrices play a major role in matrix theory and form a noncommutative ring.
Give an example of a noncommutative ring formed by matrices.
Square matrices of a given dimension form a noncommutative ring, which is one of the most common examples of a noncommutative ring.
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