1,954 Answered Questions for the topic linear algebra

Linear Algebra Linear Transformation

05/28/19

Is there a linear transformation where the kernel has dimension 2. Is this transformation unique?

Is there a linear transformation where the kernel has dimension 2? Is it unique?
Linear Algebra

05/25/19

What are some real-world uses of the determinant of a matrix?

Linear Algebra

05/25/19

Why study linear algebra?

Simply as the title says. I've done some research, but still haven't arrived at an answer I am satisfied with. I know the answer varies in different fields, but in general, why would someone study... more
Linear Algebra

05/25/19

What is the difference between linear and non linear equations?

Very good linear algebra book.?

I plan to self-study linear algebra this summer. I am sorta already familiar with vectors, vector spaces and subspaces and I am really interested in everything about matrices (diagonalization,... more
Linear Algebra

05/25/19

Where to start learning Linear Algebra?

I'm starting a very long quest to learn about math, so that I can program games. I'm mostly a corporate developer, and it's somewhat boring and non exciting. When I began my career, I chose it... more
Linear Algebra

05/25/19

What is the difference between a point and a vector?

I understand that a vector has direction and magnitude whereas a point doesn't. However, in the course notes that I am using, it is stated that a point is the same as a vector. Also, can you do... more
Linear Algebra

05/25/19

What's the use of matrices in real life?

Linear Algebra Functions Axiom Of Choice

05/25/19

What is a basis for the vector space of continuous functions?

A natural vector space is the set of continuous functions on $\\mathbb{R}$. Is there a nice basis for this vector space? Or is this one of those situations where we're guaranteed a basis by... more
Linear Algebra Linear Equations

05/24/19

Linear equation question

You are moving and need a rental truck. The rental company you have chosen charges a $70/day fee plus $0.20 for every mile you travel. Write a linear equation that expresses the total cost y, where... more
Linear Algebra Liniar Equations

05/23/19

Food X is 28% protein and 72% carbohydrate, whereas food Y is 72% protein and 28% carbohydrate.

Scientific studies suggest that some animals regulate their intake of different types of food available in the environment to achieve a balance between the proportion, and ultimately the total... more
Linear Algebra

05/23/19

What exactly are eigen-things?

[Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eigenvalues_and_eigenvectors) defines an eigenvector like this: *An eigenvector of a square matrix is a non-zero vector that, when multiplied by the... more
Linear Algebra Linear Equations

05/23/19

Linear equation in two variables

The greater of two exceeds the smaller by 18. Twice the smaller number added to the greater numbers makes 42 find the number
Linear Algebra Computer Science

05/22/19

Use the axioms of Boolean algebra to prove the complement law 0’ =1

Minimal polynomials and characteristic polynomials?

I am trying to understand the similarities and differences between the minimal polynomial and characteristic polynomial of Matrices. 1. When are the minimal polynomial and characteristic... more
Linear Algebra

05/22/19

Proof that the Trace of a Matrix is the sum of its Eigenvalues?

I have looked extensively for a proof on the internet but all of them were too obscure. I would appreciate if someone could lay out a simple proof for this important result. Thank you.
Linear Algebra Matrices Transpose Matrix Rank

05/22/19

Is the rank of a matrix the same of its transpose? If yes, how can I prove it?

I am auditing a Linear Algebra class, and today we were taught about the rank of a matrix. The definition was given from the row point of view: > "The rank of a matrix A is the number > of... more
Linear Algebra Algebra

05/21/19

What is linear algebra, and when do I have to use it?

Linear Algebra Matrices Signal Processing

05/20/19

How do I exactly project a vector onto a subspace?

I am trying to understand how - exactly - I go about projecting a vector onto a subspace. Now, I know enough about linear algebra to know about projections, dot products, spans, etc etc, so I am... more
Linear Algebra

05/19/19

Why does Friedberg say that the role of the determinant is less central than in former times?

I am taking a proof-based introductory course to Linear Algebra as an undergrad student of Mathematics and Computer Science. The author of my textbook (Friedberg's *Linear Algebra*, 4th Edition)... more
Linear Algebra Linear Equations

05/18/19

Determine the value of k for which the system of linear equation has infinitely many solutions. Then find all solutions corresponding to this value of K

8x+9y=72x+ky=9Determine the value of k for which the system of linear equation has infinitely many solutions. Then find all solutions corresponding to this value of K
Linear Algebra Linear Function

05/17/19

linear equation

Suppose that a household's monthly water bill (in dollars) is a linear function of the amount of water the household uses (in hundreds of cubic feet, HCF). When graphed, the function gives a line... more

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