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OpenStudy (mathisfun13):

Can a matrix with dimensions of 4 X 5 be added to another matrix with dimensions 5 X 3?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nope

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it can be multiplied though

OpenStudy (anonymous):

for addition, you need the same size matrices. for multiplication you need the 'inners to be the same' so in this case (4x5)(5x3) since the inners are the same, then it can be multiplied. another interesting this is that the outers is what the end matrix size will be i.e. 4x3

OpenStudy (mathisfun13):

what bout 3 X 6 and 6 X 3?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiplied our added?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or*

OpenStudy (mathisfun13):

added

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nup. they need to be the same size matrix!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so if u have a 6x3 for it to be added u need another 6x3

OpenStudy (mathisfun13):

u said if the inners match though

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats for multiplication!

OpenStudy (mathisfun13):

lol ohh okayy i got it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sweet

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