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Matrices

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Mathematics & Statistics - Science

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1

Types of Matrices and Basic Concepts

  • A matrix is a rectangular arrangement of mn numbers in m rows and n columns
  • Order of matrix is denoted as m × n (read as m by n)
  • Elements are denoted as aij where i = row number, j = column number
2

Matrix Operations - Addition, Subtraction, and Scalar Multiplication

  • Matrix addition/subtraction requires same dimensions
  • Add/subtract corresponding elements: (A ± B)ij = aij ± bij
  • Scalar multiplication: multiply each element by the scalar
3

Matrix Multiplication

  • Matrices A(m×n) and B(p×q) can be multiplied only if n = p
  • Result AB has order m×q
  • Element (AB)ij = Σ(aik × bkj) for k=1 to n
4

Transpose and Special Matrices

  • Transpose AT is obtained by interchanging rows and columns
  • If A is m×n, then AT is n×m
  • Properties: (AT)T = A, (A+B)T = AT + BT, (AB)T = BTAT

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