See also http://betterexplained.com/articles/linear-algebra-guide/ http://betterexplained.com/articles/linear-algebra-guide/ But to me, it's better to start w

See also http://betterexplained.com/articles/linear-algebra-guide/ http://betterexplained.com/articles/linear-algebra-guide/ But to me, it's better to start with a context, a purpose for using matrices & linear algebra first, and learn what and how to use matrices in that context. The contexts that helped me included 3D graphics/games and later circuit simulations.