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matrix times a vector

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  • Subject: [mg49002] matrix times a vector
  • From: David Salomon <david.salomon at csun.edu>
  • Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 04:13:46 -0400 (EDT)
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Question:

The input {{a,b}, {c,d}}.{x,y} generates the output {a x+b y,c 
x+d y}. 

How can I get the output x{a,b}+y{c,d}  ? 

This is a special case of lists with two elements. How 
can I extend this computation in an elegant way to lists 
with N elements?

with thanks,


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