The document provides an overview of state-space representation of linear time-invariant (LTI) systems. It defines the state of a dynamical system and explains that the state-space approach models systems using sets of first-order differential equations rather than transfer functions. The key advantages of the state-space approach include its ability to model more complex multi-input multi-output systems and incorporate internal system behavior. Examples are provided to demonstrate how higher-order systems can be converted to state-space form by defining state variables and writing the corresponding state equations.