Math Problem Statement

SOLVE

Solution

To solve the problem, we first need to analyze the dimensions of matrices AA and BB and determine the order of the product matrix ABAB.

Given:

  • AA is a 2×32 \times 3 matrix (2 rows and 3 columns).
  • BB is a 3×43 \times 4 matrix (3 rows and 4 columns).

When multiplying two matrices Am×nA_{m \times n} and Bp×qB_{p \times q}, the multiplication is possible if and only if the number of columns in the first matrix (nn) is equal to the number of rows in the second matrix (pp). The resulting matrix ABAB will have dimensions m×qm \times q.

In this case:

  • The number of columns of AA is 3, and the number of rows of BB is 3, so the multiplication is possible.
  • The resulting matrix ABAB will have dimensions 2×42 \times 4.

Conclusion:
The order of matrix ABAB is 2×4\boxed{2 \times 4}.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What conditions must be met for the multiplication of two matrices to be possible?
  2. How can you determine the order of a resulting matrix after multiplication?
  3. Can you provide an example where matrix multiplication is not possible?
  4. How does the associative property apply to matrix multiplication?
  5. What is the significance of matrix dimensions in real-world applications?

Tip: Always check the inner dimensions (columns of the first matrix and rows of the second) to determine if matrix multiplication is valid.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Multiplication

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School