Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 21 Online
OpenStudy (katherinesmith):

Matrix A has dimensions 5 x 1. Matrix B has dimensions 5 x 1. Can these two matrices be multiplied?

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

you need the second number of the matrix on the left to match the first number of the matrix on the right

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

a x b and b x c can be multiplied

OpenStudy (katherinesmith):

so no

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

and you end up with a a x c matrix

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

correct

OpenStudy (katherinesmith):

thank you

OpenStudy (jdoe0001):

matrix multiplication occurs on ROW times COLUMN so the LEFT matrix COLUMNS must match the RIGHT matrix ROWS

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!