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1. '''Matrix Multiplication'''
 
1. '''Matrix Multiplication'''
  
A [[matrix multiplication]] is a production of a new matrix from a pair of matrices.
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A matrix multiplication is a production of a new matrix from a pair of matrices.
  
 
Matrices can only multiply if the number of columns for the first matrix equals the number of rows for the second matrix.
 
Matrices can only multiply if the number of columns for the first matrix equals the number of rows for the second matrix.
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A ---> 3x2 matrix  (3 is the # of rows, and 2 is the # of columns)
 
A ---> 3x2 matrix  (3 is the # of rows, and 2 is the # of columns)
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B ---> 2x3 matrix  (2 is the # of rows, and 3 is the # of columns)  
 
B ---> 2x3 matrix  (2 is the # of rows, and 3 is the # of columns)  
  
 
THEY DO CAN MULTIPLY!
 
THEY DO CAN MULTIPLY!

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Matrix Multiplication and Coordinate Systems

1. Matrix Multiplication

A matrix multiplication is a production of a new matrix from a pair of matrices.

Matrices can only multiply if the number of columns for the first matrix equals the number of rows for the second matrix.

For example

Multiplying AB

A ---> 3x2 matrix (3 is the # of rows, and 2 is the # of columns)

B ---> 2x3 matrix (2 is the # of rows, and 3 is the # of columns)

THEY DO CAN MULTIPLY!

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