Math Problem Statement
Given the matrices AA and BB shown below, find A, plus, B, .A+B.
A, equals, open square bracket,
begin matrix
row 1, column 1, minus, 1
row 1, column 2, 5
end matrix
, close square bracket, B, equals, open square bracket,
begin matrix
row 1, column 1, 2
row 1, column 2, minus, 2
end matrix
, close square bracket
A=[−15]B=[2−2]
Solution
We are given two matrices:
We are tasked with finding .
To add matrices, we add their corresponding elements. So, we will perform:
Step by step, element-wise addition gives:
Thus, the result is:
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you subtract two matrices?
- What happens if you try to add matrices of different sizes?
- Can you explain matrix multiplication and how it differs from matrix addition?
- How do you compute the transpose of a matrix?
- What are the conditions for two matrices to be conformable for multiplication?
Tip: Always make sure matrices are of the same dimensions before adding or subtracting them!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Matrix Addition
Linear Algebra
Formulas
A + B = [a_ij + b_ij]
Theorems
Matrix Addition Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12