Tools and methods for solving linear algebra matrix problems.
Install
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Activation
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Problem-solving strategies for matrices in linear algebraKey capabilities
- →Identify matrix types
- →Perform matrix multiplication, inversion, and transposition
- →Solve linear systems Ax=b
- →Compute LU, QR, and SVD decompositions
How it works
It utilizes computational scripts to verify matrix properties and perform linear algebra operations.
Inputs & outputs
When to use matrices
- →Solving linear equations (Ax=b)
- →Performing LU or SVD decompositions
- →Calculating matrix determinants and inverses
About this skill
Matrices
When to Use
Use this skill when working on matrices problems in linear algebra.
Decision Tree
-
Identify Matrix Type
- Square, symmetric, orthogonal, diagonal?
- Check properties with
sympy_compute.py matrix_type
-
Basic Operations
- Multiplication:
sympy_compute.py matmul "A" "B" - Inverse:
sympy_compute.py inverse "A" - Transpose:
sympy_compute.py transpose "A"
- Multiplication:
-
Solve Linear Systems
- Ax = b:
sympy_compute.py linsolve "A" "b" - Check consistency with
z3_solve.py sat
- Ax = b:
-
Decompositions
- LU:
sympy_compute.py lu "A" - QR:
sympy_compute.py qr "A" - SVD:
sympy_compute.py svd "A"
- LU:
Tool Commands
Sympy_Inverse
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/sympy_compute.py inverse "[[1,2],[3,4]]"
Sympy_Det
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/sympy_compute.py det "[[a,b],[c,d]]"
Sympy_Linsolve
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/sympy_compute.py linsolve "[[1,2],[3,4]]" "[5,6]"
Cognitive Tools Reference
See .claude/skills/math-mode/SKILL.md for full tool documentation.
When not to use it
- →When performing non-linear algebraic operations
Limitations
- →Limited to linear algebra operations
How it compares
It automates complex linear algebra calculations that are prone to error when performed manually.
Compared to similar skills
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| matrices (this skill) | 3 | 7mo | Review | Intermediate |
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