Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let AA be a 3×23 \times 2 matrix and BB a 2×52 \times 5 matrix. A third matrix DD is of order 3×53 \times 5. a. (i) Decide whether the product ABAB is defined. Give a clear reason and state the order of ABAB. b. (ii) Examine whether the product BABA is defined. Explain your answer, quoting the necessary condition on orders. c. (iii) If CC is a 5×45 \times 4 matrix, comment on the possibility of adding the matrices ABAB and CC. Justify your conclusion. d. (iv) When the matrix DD replaces CC, the sum AB+DAB+D is defined. Find the total number of elements contained in AB+DAB+D.

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