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Chapter 4: Q48. (page 174)

Perform the indicated matrix operations. If the matrix does not exist, write impossible48.[359]+[526]

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The matrix isimpossible.

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01

- State the definition of a matrix.

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

02

- Solve the matrix.

Here the operation to be performed is subtraction.

Matrices can be subtracted if they are of the same dimension.

Here, the matrices [359] is of dimension (1×3) and

the matrix [526] is of dimension (3×1).

As the dimensions are not same, so subtraction of matrices cannot be possible

03

- State the conclusion.

Therefore, here the matrix does not exist. So, impossible.

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