2: Vectors, matrices, and linear combinations
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We began our study of linear systems in Chapter 1 where we described linear systems in terms of augmented matrices, such as
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In this chapter, we will uncover geometric information in a matrix like this, which will lead to an intuitive understanding of the insights we previously gained into the solutions of linear systems.