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Matrix and Vector Calculations

kRaising a Matrix to a Specific Power

Example: To raise

 

1

2

 

to the power of 3

 

4

 

 

 

3

 

 

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 9 keyboard

Input 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 “2-7 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.

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