Math Explained

Linear Algebra

Vectors, matrices and transformations.

Linear Alg

How Matrix Multiplication Works, With Worked Examples

Learn the row-by-column rule for multiplying matrices, why the dimensions must match, why order matters, and what the product means geometrically.

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Linear Alg

What Is a Determinant? A Plain Guide With Examples

Understand the determinant as the area or volume scaling factor of a matrix, learn the 2x2 and 3x3 formulas, and see why zero means no inverse.

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