18.02SC | Fall 2010 | Undergraduate

Multivariable Calculus

1. Vectors and Matrices

Part B: Matrices and Systems of Equations

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The basic point of this part is to formulate systems of linear equations in terms of matrices. We can then view them as analogous to an equation like 7_x_ = 5.

In order to use them in systems of equations we will need to learn the algebra of matrices; in particular, how to multiply them and how to find their inverses.

Geometrically, a linear equation in x, y and z is the equation of a plane. Solving a system of linear equations is equivalent to finding the intersection of the corresponding planes.

» Session 9: Matrix Multiplication
» Session 10: Meaning of Matrix Multiplication
» Session 11: Matrix Inverses
» Session 12: Equations of Planes II
» Session 13: Linear Systems and Planes
» Session 14: Solutions to Square Systems
» Problem Set 2

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Overview

In this session you will:

  • Watch a lecture video clip and read board notes
  • Read course notes and examples
  • Watch a recitation video
  • Do problems and use solutions to check your work

Lecture Video

Video Excerpts

Clip: Matrix Multiplication

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Reading and Examples

Matrices (PDF)

Recitation Video

Matrix Multiplication Practice

Problems and Solutions

Problems: Matrix Multiplication (PDF)

Solutions (PDF)

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Overview

In this session you will:

  • Watch a lecture video clip and read board notes
  • Read course notes and examples
  • Do problems and use solutions to check your work

Lecture Video

Video Excerpts

Clip: Meaning of Matrix Multiplication

The following images show the chalkboard contents from these video excerpts. Click each image to enlarge.

Reading and Examples

Meaning of Matrix Multiplication (PDF)

Problems and Solutions

Problems: Meaning of Matrix Multiplication (PDF)

Solutions (PDF)

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Overview

In this session you will:

  • Watch a lecture video clip and read board notes
  • Read course notes and examples
  • Watch a recitation video
  • Do problems and use solutions to check your work

Lecture Video

Video Excerpts

Clip: Matrix Inverses

The following images show the chalkboard contents from these video excerpts. Click each image to enlarge.

Reading and Examples

Matrix Inverses (PDF)

Recitation Video

Solve a Linear System Using Matrices

Problems and Solutions

Problems: Matrix Inverses (PDF)

Solutions (PDF)

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Overview

In this session you will:

  • Watch a lecture video clip and read board notes
  • Read course notes and examples
  • Watch a recitation video
  • Do problems and use solutions to check your work
  • Watch another recitation video
  • Read more course notes and examples
  • Do another set of problems and use solutions to check your work

Lecture Video

Video Excerpts

Clip: Equations of Planes

The following images show the chalkboard contents from these video excerpts. Click each image to enlarge.


Reading and Examples

Equations of Planes (PDF)

Recitation Video

Equations of Planes

Problems and Solutions

Problems: Equations of Planes (PDF)

Solutions (PDF)

Recitation Video

Distance of a Point to a Plane

Reading and Examples

Distances to Planes and Lines (PDF)

Problems and Solutions

Problems: Distances to Planes and Lines (PDF)

Solutions (PDF)

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Overview

In this session you will:

  • Watch a lecture video clip and read board notes
  • Read course notes
  • Review an example
  • Watch a recitation video
  • Do problems and use solutions to check your work

Lecture Video

Video Excerpts

Clip: Solutions to Square Systems

The following images show the chalkboard contents from these video excerpts. Click each image to enlarge.

Homogeneous and Inhomogeneous Systems (PDF)

Examples

Solutions to Linear Systems (PDF)

Recitation Video

Systems of Linear Equations

Problems and Solutions

Problems: Solutions to Linear Systems (PDF)

Solutions (PDF)

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Course Info

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Fall 2010
Learning Resource Types
Simulations
Exams with Solutions
Problem Sets with Solutions
Lecture Videos
Lecture Notes