A linear combination is a mathematical expression constructed from a set of elements, typically vectors or functions, where each element is multiplied by a coefficient (a scalar, which can be any real or complex number) and then summed together.

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Linear combination by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-10-03
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