Vectors | Chapter 1, Essence of linear algebra

What this video covers

The first chapter of 3Blue1Brown's Essence of Linear Algebra series, introducing vectors with animated geometric visuals. It begins a series that builds intuition for linear algebra from the basics.

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“the most welcoming and informative introduction to the topic I've ever seen”

“His explanations are so clear that by the 2nd or 3rd video you'll already understand how it applies to computer graphics.”

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