Perform the indicated matrix operations given that A, B and C are defined as follows. If an operation is not defined, state the reason. <math alttext="A equals the 3 by 2 matrix Row 1: 4 0 Row 2: negative 3 5 Row 3: 0 1 comma B equals the 2 by 2 matrix Row 1: 5 1 Row 2: negative 2 negative 2 comma C equals the 2 by 2 matrix Row 1: 1 negative 1 Row 2: negative 1 1" data-value="A=\begin{bmatrix}4 & 0\\ -3 & 5\\ 0 & 1\end{bmatrix},B=\begin{bmatrix}5 & 1\\ -2 & -2\end{bmatrix},C=\begin{bmatrix}1 & -1\\ -1 & 1\end{bmatrix}"> A = [ 4 0 − 3 5 0 1 ] , B = [ 5 1 − 2 − 2 ] , C = [ 1 − 1 − 1 1 ] A=\begin{bmatrix}4 & 0\\ -3 & 5\\ 0 & 1\end{bmatrix},B=\begin{bmatrix}5 & 1\\ -2 & -2\end{bmatrix},C=\begin{bmatrix}1 & -1\\ -1 & 1\end{bmatrix} A - C

Consider the following matrices that performed the indicated operation, and our operation is A plus B. Well, if you don't care, A is a three x 2 Matrix. We have three rows. Two columns. B is a two x 2 matrix. To add a matrix together, we have to have the same number of rows in the same number of columns. We notice here a has three rows B has two rows because the roads are different. In this case we actually can't add these together, which means our answer is actually answer D. The operation is not defined because Rows three rows to, we cannot add these together. Okay, I hope that you solve the problem. Thank you for watching. Goodbye.

7. Systems of Equations & Matrices

Introduction to Matrices

College Algebra

7. Systems of Equations & Matrices

Introduction to Matrices

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Problem 41

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Perform the indicated matrix operations given that A, B and C are defined as follows. If an operation is not defined, state the reason.
$A = [\begin{matrix} 4 & 0 \\ - 3 & 5 \\ 0 & 1 \end{matrix}], B = [\begin{matrix} 5 & 1 \\ - 2 & - 2 \end{matrix}], C = [\begin{matrix} 1 & - 1 \\ - 1 & 1 \end{matrix}]$
A - C

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Step 1: Identify the dimensions of matrices A and C. Matrix A is a 3x2 matrix (3 rows, 2 columns), and matrix C is a 2x2 matrix (2 rows, 2 columns).

Step 2: To perform the subtraction A - C, the matrices must have the same dimensions. Since A is 3x2 and C is 2x2, their dimensions do not match.

Step 3: Because the dimensions of A and C are different, the operation A - C is not defined. Matrix addition or subtraction requires both matrices to have the same number of rows and columns.

Step 4: Conclude that the operation A - C cannot be performed due to incompatible dimensions.

Step 5: If you want to perform matrix operations, consider checking other pairs of matrices with matching dimensions or perform multiplication if dimensions allow.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Matrix Addition and Subtraction

Matrix addition and subtraction require matrices to have the same dimensions. Each element in one matrix is added to or subtracted from the corresponding element in the other matrix. If the matrices differ in size, the operation is undefined.

Matrix Dimensions and Compatibility

Understanding the dimensions (rows × columns) of matrices is crucial for determining if operations like addition, subtraction, or multiplication are defined. For example, subtraction requires identical dimensions, while multiplication requires the number of columns in the first matrix to equal the number of rows in the second.

Element-wise Operations

In operations like A - C, each element of matrix C is subtracted from the corresponding element of matrix A. This requires careful alignment of elements based on their position, reinforcing the need for matrices to be conformable in size.

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