Multiplying Matrices by a Scalar (9.5.3)

Question 1

• A scalar is a single element, a number or constant, by which a matrix is multiplied.

Answer 1

• A scalar is a single element, a number or constant, by which a matrix is multiplied.

Question 2

• Scalar multiplication of a matrix is the process of multiplying each element of the matrix with the scalar to create a new matrix of enhanced elements.

Answer 2

• Scalar multiplication of a matrix is the process of multiplying each element of the matrix with the scalar to create a new matrix of enhanced elements.

Question 3

• You can add and subtract matrices only if they have the same dimension.

Answer 3

• You can add and subtract matrices only if they have the same dimension.