This document provides definitions and properties of matrices and determinants. Some key points include:
- A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers or expressions. The order of a matrix refers to its number of rows and columns.
- Special types of matrices include square, diagonal, identity, and zero matrices. Transpose of a matrix is obtained by interchanging rows and columns.
- Determinants can be calculated for square matrices and have various properties. The adjoint and inverse of a matrix are also defined.
- Systems of linear equations can be solved using matrices by computing the inverse or using properties of determinants.