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Order of entry multiplication for matrix multiplication

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Description

I'm not sure if there is a reason for this, but it appears that M2 multiplies the entries of matrices in the `opposite ring'. This is undetectable for commutative rings, but gives unexpected results in the skew-commutative case.

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No file, test, or entry point is named. Start by reproducing matrix multiplication over a skew-commutative or noncommutative ring, then locate the matrix multiplication implementation and determine the intended entry order. Done means the behavior matches that order and a regression test covers the case.

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Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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