MATH 220 Week 2 Discussion

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Week 2 Forum: Moving Beyond the Equations / Linear Algebra History 

Linear Algebra History

Linear Algebra has a long and fascinating history that dates back at least 2000 years to ancient China, and has continued to modern times. Today, linear algebra is used in computer programming to do such things as blur images, search for specific images within larger photographic backgrounds, and do audio and video compression.

For this week’s forum, find one topic that is covered in the textbook. It need not be something we cover in weeks 1-2, it can be from anywhere in the textbook. If you prefer to work from a list, I have included a number of Linear Algebra topics in the file attachment posted below.

Be sure to pick a topic that nobody else has picked yet. You are welcome to post a note early in the week to “claim” your topic.

Please put the topic you chose in the subject line heading of your initial post.

Then do a little research on the internet to find out the history of that topic. Who discovered it and when? Is there an interesting story behind how it was discovered? What else can you tell us about your topic?

Be sure to include the source(s) you use in your post.

Sometimes students will create an original math homework-type example as it applies to a particular situation, and even work out the numbers, but not do any internet research. Note, however, that the intent of this forum is to do outside research each week and find an application online that you were unfamiliar with, then describe that application in your post. So you will always have outside sources to cite.

Instructions : Your initial post should be at least 250 words. In addition, please respond to at least 2 other students. Your responses should help develop discussion around the topic/feedback that your classmate presented. Responses to students should be a minimum of 100 words each.