Question 34
EasyOriginal questionand are 2 × 3 matrices and is a 3 × 2 matrix. Which of the following is NOT defined?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Matrices can be added or subtracted only when they have the same order.
, , and are all 2 × 3, but is 3 × 2, so is not defined.
Worth noting
A scalar multiple keeps the order: is still 2 × 3, so is defined.
- Concept
- When a sum of matrices is defined
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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