Math Problem Statement

Which of the following matrix operations are meaningful? Given matrices A (3x2), B (2x3), C (3x3), D (3x2), and E (3x1).

Solution

Let's analyze the matrix operations from your image. The matrices are:

A=[210691],B=[331807],C=[125210431]A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ 0 & 6 \\ 9 & 1 \end{bmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & -3 & 1 \\ 8 & 0 & -7 \end{bmatrix}, \quad C = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -2 & 5 \\ 2 & 1 & 0 \\ 4 & -3 & 1 \end{bmatrix}

D=[5311371],E=[11114]D = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & -3 \\ 1 & 13 \\ 7 & -1 \end{bmatrix}, \quad E = \begin{bmatrix} 11 \\ 11 \\ -4 \end{bmatrix}

Matrix Dimensions:

  • AA is 3×23 \times 2
  • BB is 2×32 \times 3
  • CC is 3×33 \times 3
  • DD is 3×23 \times 2
  • EE is 3×13 \times 1

Operations:

  1. CA: To multiply C×AC \times A, the number of columns in CC must match the number of rows in AA. Both are 3×33 \times 3 and 3×23 \times 2, so this multiplication is not possible.

  2. DC: DD is 3×23 \times 2 and CC is 3×33 \times 3. Since the number of columns in DD (2) does not match the number of rows in CC (3), this is not possible.

  3. C + A: To add two matrices, they must have the same dimensions. CC is 3×33 \times 3, and AA is 3×23 \times 2, so this addition is not possible.

  4. CE: CC is 3×33 \times 3, and EE is 3×13 \times 1. The number of columns in CC matches the number of rows in EE, so this multiplication is possible.

  5. BE: BB is 2×32 \times 3, and EE is 3×13 \times 1. The number of columns in BB matches the number of rows in EE, so this multiplication is possible.

  6. AB: AA is 3×23 \times 2, and BB is 2×32 \times 3. The number of columns in AA matches the number of rows in BB, so this multiplication is possible.

  7. EC: EE is 3×13 \times 1, and CC is 3×33 \times 3. The number of columns in EE (1) does not match the number of rows in CC (3), so this multiplication is not possible.

  8. D - A: To subtract two matrices, they must have the same dimensions. DD and AA are both 3×23 \times 2, so this subtraction is possible.

Summary of Meaningful Operations:

  • CECE
  • BEBE
  • ABAB
  • DAD - A

Would you like more details or further explanation on any of the operations?


Here are some related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What are the general rules for matrix multiplication?
  2. How do you determine if two matrices can be added or subtracted?
  3. Can you explain the dimensions of matrices involved in real-world applications?
  4. How does matrix transposition affect possible operations?
  5. What are some common errors made when performing matrix operations?

Tip: Always check the dimensions of matrices before attempting to perform any operations like addition, subtraction, or multiplication.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Multiplication
Matrix Addition
Matrix Subtraction

Formulas

Matrix Multiplication Rule: (m x n) * (n x p) -> (m x p)
Matrix Addition/Subtraction Rule: Two matrices can be added or subtracted if they have the same dimensions.

Theorems

Matrix Multiplication Theorem
Matrix Addition/Subtraction Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12