I’m 26 years out of high school, and I’ve used a lot of the algebra I’ve learned over the years at different jobs. This has allowed me to both appreciate and understand it better. But one thing I’ve never fully understood is Matrix Algebra. We spent a ridiculous amount of time on it in high school, but without ever receiving an explanation as to how we would end up using this in the future. Consequently, I’ve forgotten everything about it. I would also say I never really got it when they were teaching it to us, as I don’t do well on conceptual math versus practical math. So now I’m thinking back on the subject. Can anyone explain to me when matrix algebra comes in handy? And give an example of why it’s useful? thank you
***edited to matrix algebra, though couldn’t change title. Thought this was the plural of matrix…
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It’s great for engineering and systems of equations. I’m told computer science uses it in lots of things particularly graphics. For example I had a project last semester where we were given accelerometer data from a car in a 7×250,000 matrix and had to determine the rpm of the engine in 2 instances. I was told this is more common in load analysis of structures using strain gages.
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