Summary: Math 304 Handout:
Linear algebra, graphs, and networks.
December 1, 2006
CONTENTS
1. Graphs and adjacency matrices. 1
2. Word search 3
3. Ranking the web pages. 4
1. GRAPHS AND ADJACENCY MATRICES.
Definition. A graph is a collection of vertices connected by edges. A directed graph is a graph all
of whose edges have directions, usually indicated by arrows.
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FIGURE 1. A graph.
FIGURE 2. A directed graph.
Example.
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