Matrix Multiplication and Composite Transformations
Visual Linear Algebra Online, Section 1.8
Function composition is a fundamental binary operation that arises in all areas of mathematics. Function composition is a useful way to create new functions from simpler pieces.
When the functions are linear transformations… Read the rest
High-Dimensional Linear Algebra
Visual Linear Algebra Online, Section 1.7
Many practical situations that require the use of linear algebra can involve hundreds or even thousands of unknowns. Modeling a national economy, optimizing the purchase of supplies, and managing flight schedules are prominent examples.
A vector quantity representing all the data in such a situation might therefore … Read the rest
Matrices and Linear Transformations in Low Dimensions
Visual Linear Algebra Online, Section 1.5
In mathematics, a matrix is not a simulated reality, but instead just a plain-old rectangular array of numbers. This does not mean, however, that mathematical matrices are uninteresting.
In fact, we … Read the rest