Math Problem Statement

The following represent matrices and the dimension of each is also stated below. A is a matrix of size 4X2 B is a matrix of size 3X5 C is a matrix of size 7X2 D is a matrix of size 5X4 E is a matrix of size 5X3

  1. The product AD is defined. a. True b. False
  2. The product DB is defined. a. True b. False
  3. The product AE is defined. a. True b. False
  4. The product BE is defined. The dimension of the product is a. 1X1 b. 2X3 c. 3X5 d. 3X3 e. 5X5 5. The product BD is defined. The dimension of the product is a. 4X4 b. 4X3 c. 5X5 d. 3X3 e. 3X4

Solution

Let's analyze the matrix multiplication problems based on the given dimensions:

  • A: 4 × 2
  • B: 3 × 5
  • C: 7 × 2
  • D: 5 × 4
  • E: 5 × 3

Key Rule for Matrix Multiplication:

To multiply two matrices XX (of dimension m×nm \times n) and YY (of dimension p×qp \times q), the number of columns of XX (i.e., nn) must equal the number of rows of YY (i.e., pp). The resulting product matrix will have dimensions m×qm \times q.

Now let's solve each question:

  1. The product AD is defined.

    • A: 4 × 2
    • D: 5 × 4
    • For the product to be defined, the number of columns of AA (2) must match the number of rows of DD (5). This is not true.
    • Answer: b. False
  2. The product DB is defined.

    • D: 5 × 4
    • B: 3 × 5
    • For the product to be defined, the number of columns of DD (4) must match the number of rows of BB (3). This is not true.
    • Answer: b. False
  3. The product AE is defined.

    • A: 4 × 2
    • E: 5 × 3
    • For the product to be defined, the number of columns of AA (2) must match the number of rows of EE (5). This is not true.
    • Answer: b. False
  4. The product BE is defined. The dimension of the product is

    • B: 3 × 5
    • E: 5 × 3
    • For the product to be defined, the number of columns of BB (5) must match the number of rows of EE (5). This is true.
    • The resulting matrix will have dimensions 3×33 \times 3.
    • Answer: d. 3 × 3
  5. The product BD is defined. The dimension of the product is

    • B: 3 × 5
    • D: 5 × 4
    • For the product to be defined, the number of columns of BB (5) must match the number of rows of DD (5). This is true.
    • The resulting matrix will have dimensions 3×43 \times 4.
    • Answer: e. 3 × 4

To summarize:

  1. b. False
  2. b. False
  3. b. False
  4. d. 3 × 3
  5. e. 3 × 4

Would you like a detailed explanation of any of the answers or concepts? Here are some additional practice questions for you:

  1. Is the product ACAC defined? Why or why not?
  2. What is the dimension of the product CDCD if it is defined?
  3. If matrix FF is of size 4 × 5, is the product EFEF defined?
  4. If matrix GG is of size 2 × 3, is the product CGCG defined?
  5. What happens if you try to multiply two matrices with incompatible dimensions?

Tip: Remember, for matrix multiplication, the number of columns in the first matrix must match the number of rows in the second matrix!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Multiplication
Linear Algebra

Formulas

Matrix product rule: For two matrices X (m × n) and Y (p × q), the number of columns of X (n) must equal the number of rows of Y (p).

Theorems

Matrix multiplication dimension rule

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate, Grades 11-12 (Advanced Math)