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7. Systems of Equations & Matrices
Introduction to Matrices
Problem 9c
Textbook Question
In Exercises 9 - 16, find the following matrices:
b. A - B
4 1 5 9
A = B =
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Identify the matrices A and B: A = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}, B = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 9 \\ 0 & 7 \end{bmatrix}.
Ensure both matrices A and B have the same dimensions. Both are 2x2 matrices.
Subtract corresponding elements of matrix B from matrix A: (A - B)_{11} = A_{11} - B_{11}, (A - B)_{12} = A_{12} - B_{12}.
Continue subtracting corresponding elements: (A - B)_{21} = A_{21} - B_{21}, (A - B)_{22} = A_{22} - B_{22}.
Write the resulting matrix from the subtraction: A - B = \begin{bmatrix} (A - B)_{11} & (A - B)_{12} \\ (A - B)_{21} & (A - B)_{22} \end{bmatrix}.
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