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What is a matrix in mathematics?
What is a matrix in mathematics?
- A circular arrangement of numbers and symbols
- A rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions arranged in rows and columns (correct)
- A square arrangement of numbers and symbols
- A linear arrangement of numbers and symbols
How is a '2 x 3' matrix referred to?
How is a '2 x 3' matrix referred to?
- A 'two times three matrix'
- A 'two plus three matrix'
- A 'two minus three matrix'
- A 'two by three matrix' (correct)
What do matrices represent in linear algebra?
What do matrices represent in linear algebra?
- Algebraic expressions and symbolic computations
- Linear maps and allow explicit computations (correct)
- Non-linear equations and implicit computations
- Geometric shapes and visual computations
What does matrix multiplication represent?
What does matrix multiplication represent?
In what areas other than linear algebra are matrices used?
In what areas other than linear algebra are matrices used?