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Matrices and Determinants: Addition MCQ

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AdditionEasyQuestion 250006

Question

Two matrices A and B can be added if:
  1. A
    They have the same order
    Correct
  2. B
    A is square
  3. C
    det(A) = det(B)
  4. D
    B = Aᵀ

Correct answer

They have the same order

Explanation

Matrix addition is defined only when both matrices have the same number of rows and columns (same order).

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