• Linear algebra is a branch of mathematics that is widely used
throughout science and engineering. • A good understanding of linear algebra is essential for understanding and working with many machine learning algorithms. • The study of linear algebra involves several types of mathematical objects: Vector Usage Vector Operations Matrix Example Eigenvalues and eigenvectors • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are concepts from linear algebra that are used to analyze and understand linear transformations, particularly those represented by square matrices. • They are used in many different areas of mathematics, including machine learning and artificial intelligence. Examples for each • Transpose of a matrix • Inverse • Trace of a matrix • Determinant • Symmetric matrix