linear algebra

linear algebra

noun Mathematics.
See under algebra (def. 2).

Origin:
1890–95

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Linear algebra is always a great word to know.
So is proportional. Does it mean:
a relation of four quantities such that the first divided by the second is equal to the third divided by the fourth; the equality of ratios
two quantities having the same or a constant ratio or relation
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al·ge·bra

[al-juh-bruh]
noun
1.
the branch of mathematics that deals with general statements of relations, utilizing letters and other symbols to represent specific sets of numbers, values, vectors, etc., in the description of such relations.
2.
any of several algebraic systems, especially a ring in which elements can be multiplied by real or complex numbers (linear algebra) as well as by other elements of the ring.
3.
any special system of notation adapted to the study of a special system of relationship: algebra of classes.

Origin:
1535–45; < Medieval Latin < Arabic al-jabr literally, restoration

pre·al·ge·bra, noun, adjective
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linear algebra  
The branch of mathematics that deals with the theory of systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces, and linear transformations.
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