Adding and Subtracting Matrices

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What is a matrix?

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A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers arranged in rows and columns.

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What are the dimensions of a matrix?

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The dimensions of a matrix are given in the form 'rows x columns', indicating how many rows and columns it has.

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How do you add two matrices?

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To add two matrices, they must have the same dimensions. Add corresponding elements together.

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What is the result of adding a 2x3 matrix and a 2x3 matrix?

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The result is another 2x3 matrix.

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What is matrix subtraction?

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Matrix subtraction involves subtracting corresponding elements of two matrices of the same dimensions.

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Can you subtract a 3x2 matrix from a 2x3 matrix?

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No, you cannot subtract matrices of different dimensions.

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What is the sum of the matrices A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]] and B = [[5, 6], [7, 8]]?

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A + B = [[6, 8], [10, 12]]

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What is the difference of the matrices C = [[10, 20], [30, 40]] and D = [[5, 5], [5, 5]]?

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C - D = [[5, 15], [25, 35]]

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If A = [[2, 3]] and B = [[4, 5]], what is A + B?

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A + B = [[6, 8]]

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What happens if you try to add a 2x2 matrix and a 2x3 matrix?

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You cannot add them because they have different dimensions.

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