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Matrix multiplication absolutely refuses to commute

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In basic arithmetic, three times four is exactly the same as four times three. But if you try that nonsense in linear algebra with matrices, the whole system breaks. Matrix multiplication is not commutative, meaning the exact order of operations radically changes the final outcome. It is a harsh reminder that math does not always play fair.

Matrix multiplication absolutely refuses to commute
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