Math Problem Statement

If A = [2 1 ; 0 3] - [1 -1 ; 1 4] and B = [2 -1 ; -3 2], find: a) 3A + 2B, b) 7A - 4B

Solution

The problem asks to find the matrices for 3A+2B3A + 2B and 7A4B7A - 4B, where matrices AA and BB are provided as:

A=[2103][1114]A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 0 & 3 \end{bmatrix} - \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 \\ 1 & 4 \end{bmatrix} B=[2132]B = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ -3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}

We need to first compute matrix AA by subtracting the second matrix from the first, and then use the formulas 3A+2B3A + 2B and 7A4B7A - 4B.

Let me compute that for you.The solutions to the given problem are:

  1. 3A+2B=[7491]3A + 2B = \begin{bmatrix} 7 & 4 \\ -9 & 1 \end{bmatrix}
  2. 7A4B=[118515]7A - 4B = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 18 \\ 5 & -15 \end{bmatrix}

Would you like further details on the steps or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. How would you compute the determinant of matrix AA?
  2. What happens if you transpose matrices AA and BB?
  3. Can you find the inverse of matrix AA, if it exists?
  4. What would 3A2B3A - 2B look like?
  5. How can you multiply matrix AA by matrix BB?

Tip: When adding or subtracting matrices, ensure their dimensions match exactly to perform the operations correctly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Operations
Matrix Addition
Matrix Scalar Multiplication

Formulas

Matrix Addition: A + B
Scalar Multiplication: kA
Matrix Subtraction: A - B

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12