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Matrix and Vector Calculations

IRaising a Matrix to a Specific Power
Example: To raise

 

1

2

 

to the power of 3

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

Use the procedures described under “Matrix Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division” on page 2-6-4 to input the calculation.

The following are the screens that would be produced by each input method.
Input using the keyboardInput using the keyboard

Tip

You can perform matrix calculations using the commands of the [Matrix-Calculation] group on the [Action] menu. For information about using these commands, see “2-8 Using the Action Menu”.

You can raise only a square matrix to a specific power. An error occurs when you try to raise a non-square matrix to a specific power.

Using a Matrix to Assign Different Values to Multiple Variables

Use the procedure in this section when you want to use a matrix to assign various different values to multiple variables.

Syntax: Matrix with Numbers μμMatrix with Variables

(The matrix can be one line with multiple columns, or multiple lines with one column.)

Example: Assign the values 10, 20, and 30, to variables x, y, and z respectively

SClassPad Operation

(1)Perform the key operation below in the Main application work area.

A@?AA?B?C6 7A89

(2)U

Tip

You can also perform this operation using a list. For details see “Using a List to Assign Different Values to Multiple Variables” on page 2-5-4.

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