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Introduction to Matrices
Problem 43b
Textbook Question
In Exercises 37 - 44, perform the indicated matrix operations given that A, B and C are defined as follows. If an operation is not defined, state the reason.
4 0 5 1 1 - 1
A = - 3 5 B = C =
0 1 - 2 - 2 - 1 1
A(BC)![Matrices A, B, and C defined for matrix operations in college algebra course.](https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/c576e4149168df2a-1678239693561.jpg)
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First, identify the dimensions of matrices B and C. Matrix B is 2x2 and matrix C is 2x2.
Check if the multiplication BC is defined. Since the number of columns in B (2) matches the number of rows in C (2), BC is defined.
Perform the matrix multiplication BC. Multiply each element of the rows of B by the corresponding elements of the columns of C and sum them up.
Next, identify the dimensions of matrix A, which is 3x2, and the resulting matrix BC, which will be 2x2.
Check if the multiplication A(BC) is defined. Since the number of columns in A (2) matches the number of rows in BC (2), A(BC) is defined.
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