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[[Category:Mathematical operations]]Tasks in this category have to do with creation of or mathematics with matrices.
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In mathematics, a [[wp:matrix (mathematics)|matrix]] is a rectangular arrangement of scalars. An ''n'' × ''m'' matrix contains ''n'' rows and ''m'' columns. This example is a 3 × 4 matrix:
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<math>M = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 0 & -5 & -1 \\ -3 & -2 & -4 & 7 \\ -1 & -3 & 0 & -6 \end{bmatrix}</math>

Many computer languages can handle matrices. Tasks in this category create matrices, or do mathematics with matrices.

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In mathematics, a matrix is a rectangular arrangement of scalars. An n × m matrix contains n rows and m columns. This example is a 3 × 4 matrix:

Many computer languages can handle matrices. Tasks in this category create matrices, or do mathematics with matrices.