A.5. Algebra of Matrices

The algebraic operators are defined in the usual way, that is,

Addition: +

Substraction: −

Multiplication: *

For example, the matrix E defined as

E = A - B*(C + D)

is specified as

e = a-(b*(c+d));

Of course, the order of the matrices involved should be conformable.

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