An elementary matrix is a special type of matrix that results from performing a single elementary row operation on an identity matrix. Elementary matrices are useful in linear algebra, particularly in the context of solving systems of linear equations, performing Gaussian elimination, and understanding matrix inverses. There are three types of elementary row operations, each corresponding to a type of elementary matrix: 1. **Row Switching**: Swapping two rows of a matrix.
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