3.2.2 - Matrix functions
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What is the function to calculate the determinant of a matrix?
💡 Hint: It starts with 'd' and ends with 'et'.
What does the inv() function do?
💡 Hint: It 'inverts' something.
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What does the det function compute?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'det' stands for.
True or False: The rank of a matrix is the same as the number of rows.
💡 Hint: Consider if all rows can contribute independently.
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Given matrix A = [2 3; 1 4], compute its determinant and explain its significance.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for the determinant of a 2x2 matrix.
Consider a matrix B = [1 2 3; 0 0 0; 4 5 6]. What is its rank and why?
💡 Hint: Look at how many rows can contribute unique information.
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