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The document defines and provides examples of matrices. The key points are: - A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers or variables arranged in rows and columns. It is defined by its dimensions as the number of rows x number of columns. - Common types of matrices include column matrices, row matrices, square matrices, and equal matrices where corresponding elements are equal. - Examples show how to find the dimensions of matrices and solve systems of equations using equal matrices by setting corresponding elements equal.

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1 Intro To Matrix

The document defines and provides examples of matrices. The key points are: - A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers or variables arranged in rows and columns. It is defined by its dimensions as the number of rows x number of columns. - Common types of matrices include column matrices, row matrices, square matrices, and equal matrices where corresponding elements are equal. - Examples show how to find the dimensions of matrices and solve systems of equations using equal matrices by setting corresponding elements equal.

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Matrices

Matrix - A rectangular array of elements or


variables or constants in horizontal m rows
and vertical n columns enclosed in
brackets.
Element - Each value in a matrix; either a
number or a constant.
Dimension or Order - Number of m rows
by number of n columns of a matrix will be
m x n Dimension or order
**A matrix is named by its dimensions.

Examples: Find the dimensions of


each matrix.
1
2 1

1. A = 0 5

4
8

Dimensions: 3x2

2. B =
3

4

Dimensions: 4x1

0 5 3 1
Dimensions:
2x4
3. C =

2 0 9 6

Different types of Matrices


Column Matrix - A matrix with
only one column.
Row Matrix - A matrix with only
one row.
Square Matrix - A matrix that
has the same number of rows and
columns.

Jim, Mario and Mike are married to Shana, Kelly and


Lisa. Mario is Kellys brother and lives in Florida
with his wife. Mike is shorter than Lisas husband.
Mike works at a bank. Shana and her husband live in
Kentucky. Kelly and her husband work in a candy
store. Who is married to whom?
Jim

Mario

Mike

Shana

Kelly

X
X

Lisa

Equal Matrices - Two matrices that


have the same dimensions and each
element of one matrix is equal to the
corresponding element of the other
matrix.
*The definition of equal matrices can
be used to find values when elements of
the matrices are algebraic expressions.

Examples: Find the values for x and y


2x y * Since the matrices are
1.
equal, the corresponding

2x 3y 12 elements are equal!


2x y

* Form two linear equations.

2x 3y 12

* Solve the system


using substitution.

2x y

4y 12

y 3y 12

y3

2x 3
3
x
2

3x y x 3
2.

2y
y

3x y x 3
x 2y y 2

* Write as linear equations.


* Combine like terms.
* Solve using elimination.
2x y 3
2x y 3
2x 6y 4
x 3y 2
7y 7

2x 1 3

x 2y y 2

2x 2

1 21 1 2
1 2 1
1 1

x 1
Now check your answer

y1

3.

2x

3 3z 5 3y 9

Set each element equal and solve!


2x 5
5
x
2

3 3y

3z 9

y1

z 3

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