Álgebra lineal y juegos de mesa

Abstract

In this paper we present three examples that can be used to motivate and introduce classical notions of a course of Linear Algebra (and its connection with other subjects such as Probability and Computing) in an Engineering degree. More specifically in this article we shown how the use of Linear algebra allows us to study odds and winning strategies by means of three board games: one of Coins, the game called Snakes and Ladders© and finally the well-known Monopoly©.

Keywords

• Lineal Algebra
• Mathematical modelling
• Markov chains
• Probability