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3.5 Basic Matrix Operations

This document defines and provides examples of basic matrix operations. It explains that a matrix is a rectangular arrangement of numbers in rows and columns. For addition and subtraction, matrices must have the same dimensions and corresponding elements are added or subtracted. Scalar multiplication multiplies each element of a matrix by a real number. Examples demonstrate adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices.

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3.5 Basic Matrix Operations

This document defines and provides examples of basic matrix operations. It explains that a matrix is a rectangular arrangement of numbers in rows and columns. For addition and subtraction, matrices must have the same dimensions and corresponding elements are added or subtracted. Scalar multiplication multiplies each element of a matrix by a real number. Examples demonstrate adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices.

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3.

5 Basic Matrix Operations



Matrix- a rectangular arrangement of numbers in rows and columns.

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Matrix A has dimensions of 2 x 3 (the number of rows by the number of columns).
Each number is called an element.

Two matrices are equal if the dimensions are the same and the elements in corresponding
positions are equal.

To add and/or subtract matrices the dimensions must be the same.

Example 1- Perform the indicated operation.
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Add corresponding elements.
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Subtract corresponding elements.



Scalar Multiplication is the process of multiplying a matrix by a real number.

Example 2- Perform the indicated operation.
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Multiply each element by 5.
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Example 3- Solve the matrix for x.
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Multiply the second matrix by 2 and then use corresponding elements to create two equations.
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Homework Page 191 8, 16, 18, 24, 26, 30, 32, and 44.

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