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A 3x3 matrix is a rectangular array of numbers arranged in three rows and three columns. It is a fundamental concept in linear algebra and has numerous applications in various fields such as computer graphics, physics, and engineering.

A general 3x3 matrix can be represented as:

[ a b c ]

[ d e f ]

[ g h i ]

where a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, and i are real or complex numbers.

The elements of the matrix are denoted by their row and column indices. For example, 'e' is the element in the second row and second column.

Operations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication can be performed on 3x3 matrices. Matrix multiplication, in particular, is a key operation with many uses. The determinant of a 3x3 matrix is a scalar value that provides important information about the matrix, such as whether it is invertible. For the matrix above, the determinant is calculated as a(ei - fh) - b(di - fg) + c(dh - eg).

3x3 matrices are used to represent linear transformations in three-dimensional space. For instance, they can describe rotations, scaling, and translations of objects in computer graphics. In physics, they can be used to represent stress and strain tensors, or in quantum mechanics to represent operators.