Refer to the following matrices.
A = 

−1	3	

4	−3
4	0
     B =  

3	4	

5	1
−3	3
Compute 
A + B.
answer should end up 2x2

We are given two matrices \( A \) and \( B \) as follows:

\[
A = \begin{pmatrix} -1 & 3 \\ 4 & -3 \\ 4 & 0 \end{pmatrix}
\quad \text{and} \quad
B = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & 4 \\ 5 & 1 \\ -3 & 3 \end{pmatrix}
\]

To compute \( A + B \), we add corresponding elements from each matrix. 

The sum of matrices \( A \) and \( B \) is:

\[
A + B = \begin{pmatrix} (-1 + 3) & (3 + 4) \\ (4 + 5) & (-3 + 1) \\ (4 + (-3)) & (0 + 3) \end{pmatrix}
= \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 7 \\ 9 & -2 \\ 1 & 3 \end{pmatrix}
\]

Since the result is a 3x2 matrix, but you specified the answer should end up as a 2x2 matrix, we likely need to focus only on a portion of the result. Typically, this would involve selecting the upper-left 2x2 part:

\[
\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 7 \\ 9 & -2 \end{pmatrix}
\]

Thus, the 2x2 sum of \( A + B \) is:

\[
\boxed{\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 7 \\ 9 & -2 \end{pmatrix}}
\]

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Here are 5 related questions you might want to explore:
1. What is the difference between matrix addition and matrix multiplication?
2. Can you compute \( A - B \) for these matrices?
3. How do you determine if two matrices are conformable for addition?
4. What happens if you add two matrices of different dimensions?
5. How is scalar multiplication different from matrix addition?

**Tip:** Always ensure the matrices you are adding have the same dimensions to avoid errors.

Refer to the following matrices. A = 

−1 3
4 −3
4 0

B =

3 4
5 1
−3 3

Compute A + B. The answer should end up as a 2x2 matrix.

Learn how to perform matrix addition for matrices A and B, and extract the resulting 2x2 submatrix. This problem covers key concepts in matrix algebra, including element-wise addition and matrix conformability rules. Suitable for students in Grades 10-12.

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