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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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