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Square Matrix

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Key Definition

A square matrix is a matrix with the same number of rows and columns, often denoted as $n \times n$.

Important Notes

A square matrix of order $n$ is denoted by its dimension $n \times n$.
The main diagonal of a square matrix runs from the top left to bottom right.
The trace of a matrix is the sum of its main diagonal elements.
Square matrices of the same order can be added and multiplied.
The antidiagonal runs from the top right to the bottom left.

Mathematical Notation

$+$ represents addition

$\times$ represents multiplication, although matrix multiplication is often denoted by juxtaposition (e.g., AB) rather than using a '×' symbol

$\text{Tr}(A)$ denotes the trace of matrix A

$n \times n$ represents the order of a square matrix

Remember to use proper notation when solving problems

Why It Works

The properties of square matrices, such as having equal number of rows and columns, allow for operations like addition and multiplication to be consistently defined.

Remember

The trace of a square matrix $A$ is given by $\text{Tr}(A) = a_{11} + a_{22} + ... + a_{nn}$.

Quick Reference

Matrix Order:$n \times n$

Understanding Square Matrix

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Beginner Explanation

A square matrix has equal rows and columns, like $2 \times 2$ or $3 \times 3$.

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Real-World Problem

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Intermediate

Teenager Scenario

Imagine you are organizing a tournament with $n$ teams. Each team plays every other team once, represented by a square matrix. How would you set up the matrix?

Thinking Challenge

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Think About This

Find the trace of a matrix $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 4 & 5 & 6 \\ 7 & 8 & 9 \end{bmatrix}$.

Challenge Quiz

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Advanced

For a matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 4 \end{bmatrix}$, what is $\text{Tr}(A)$?

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