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Intro Matrix

The document defines matrices and provides examples of different types of matrices. It discusses that a matrix is a rectangular array of variables or constants enclosed in brackets, with each value being an element. The dimension refers to the number of rows and columns. Equal matrices are defined as having the same dimensions and corresponding elements being equal. Examples are provided to demonstrate solving systems of equations using equal matrices by setting corresponding elements equal and solving.

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Intro Matrix

The document defines matrices and provides examples of different types of matrices. It discusses that a matrix is a rectangular array of variables or constants enclosed in brackets, with each value being an element. The dimension refers to the number of rows and columns. Equal matrices are defined as having the same dimensions and corresponding elements being equal. Examples are provided to demonstrate solving systems of equations using equal matrices by setting corresponding elements equal and solving.

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Matrices

Matrix - a rectangular array of


variables or constants in horizontal
rows and vertical columns enclosed in
brackets.
Element - each value in a matrix;
either a number or a constant.
Dimension - number of rows by
number of columns of a matrix.
**A matrix is named by its dimensions.
Examples: Find the dimensions of
each matrix. 1 
2 
2 1  
  2. B =
1. A = 0 5  3 
 

4 8 
 4 
Dimensions: 3x2 Dimensions: 4x1
 0 5 3 1
3. C =   Dimensions: 2x4
 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 Kelly’s brother and lives in Florida
with his wife. Mike is shorter than Lisa’s 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 X X √
Kelly √ X X
Lisa X √ X
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 2x  3
4y  12
y  3y  12 3
y3 x
2
3x  y  x  3 * Write as linear equations.
2.    
x  2y  y  2  * Combine like terms.
* Solve using elimination.
3x  y  x  3 2x  y  3 2x  y  3
x  2y  y  2 x  3y  2 2x  6y  4
7y  7
y1
2x  1  3 x  2y  y  2
2x  2 1  21  1 2
x 1 1  2  1
1  1
Now check your answer
3. 2x 3 3z  5 3y 9
Set each element equal and solve!
2x  5 3  3y 3z  9
x
5 y1 z 3
2

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