👉 The columns math, often referred to as the "Matrix Columns" or "Column Operations," is a set of mathematical techniques used in linear algebra to manipulate matrices through elementary row operations. These operations include adding a multiple of one row to another, multiplying a row by a non-zero scalar, and interchanging rows. The primary goal is to transform a matrix into its row-echelon form or reduced row-echelon form, which simplifies solving systems of linear equations, finding matrix inverses, and performing various other linear algebra tasks. Each operation preserves the solution set of the associated system of equations, ensuring that the underlying mathematical relationships remain intact.