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Matrix operators

Matrix operators work much as expected. In order of precedence they are listed in table 1.
 
Table 1: Matrix operators
' transpose
^ power
* multiplication
/ right division
\ left division
+ addition
- subtraction

Note that the normal matrix rules apply, so matrices need to be appropriately shaped. Using .* (note the extra dot) multiples corresponding elements together. ./ and .\ work in a similar way. .^ raises each element to the given power (rather than the matrix as a whole).



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2006-07-24