Matrices

A matrix is an ordered rectangular

A matrix is an ordered rectangular array of numbers. If a matrix has 'm' rows and 'n' columns, its order is written as m × n. For example, a matrix wi

There are several special types

There are several special types of matrices: a row matrix has only one row; a column matrix has only one column; a square matrix has equal number of r

Two matrices of the same order

Two matrices of the same order can be added or subtracted by adding or subtracting corresponding elements. Scalar multiplication involves multiplying

The transpose of a matrix

The transpose of a matrix is obtained by interchanging its rows and columns. A square matrix A is symmetric if A' = A, and skew-symmetric if A' = -A.