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In this chapter matrix notation is introduced as a tool for solving a pair of linear equations. This reveals three important features about matrices: The first is the existence of a scalar value associated with a matrix called the determinant; the second is matrix multiplication, and the third is matrix inversion. This prepares us for the next chapter where we investigate the nature of the determinant for larger matrices.
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Vince, J. (2012). Introduction to Matrix Notation. In: Matrix Transforms for Computer Games and Animation. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4321-5_2
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