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linear algebra

American  

noun

Mathematics.
  1. algebra2


linear algebra Scientific  
  1. The branch of mathematics that deals with the theory of systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces, and linear transformations.


Etymology

Origin of linear algebra

First recorded in 1890–95

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Mathematically, the "decay and fission" algorithm is based on the principles of linear algebra and a clear definition of stability.

From Science Daily Jun. 3, 2024

Cooking, reading, and cleaning may as well have been linear algebra.

From Slate Mar. 17, 2024

A CSU math major, for instance, requires linear algebra or differential equations.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 28, 2023

Now, theorists have found a way to solve the integrals numerically by reducing them to linear algebra.

From Science Magazine Nov. 30, 2022

But many standard techniques for data analysis are based on a type of mathematics known as linear algebra, which studies straight lines and flat planes.

From Scientific American Sep. 26, 2022

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