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Linear algebra

Linear transformations

A linear transformation preserves vector addition and scalar multiplication; its matrix depends on the chosen bases.

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Mathematics

Euclidean algorithm

The Euclidean algorithm computes a greatest common divisor by repeated division with remainder. Replacing (a,b) by (b,r) preserves the common divisors, and the strictly smaller nonnegative remainders force termination.

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Mathematics

Greatest common divisor

For integers a and b that are not both zero, the greatest common divisor is the unique positive integer dividing both that is divisible by every other common divisor. Signs do not change its positive value.

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Calculus

Derivatives

A derivative is the limit of a difference quotient, measuring local rate of change when that limit exists.

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Probability & statistics

Bayes theorem

Bayes theorem relates conditional probabilities in opposite directions using prior probabilities and a nonzero evidence probability.

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Linear algebra

Matrices

A matrix is a rectangular array representing data or a linear map in chosen bases; matrix multiplication represents composition when dimensions agree.

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