Explanation
Properties:
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Associative: (AB)C = A(BC)
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Distributive: A(B + C) = AB + AC
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Identity matrix: AI = A
Not commutative!
Quiz
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Is multiplication associative?
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Is multiplication distributive?
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What is the identity matrix?
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Does order matter?
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Is AB = BA always true?
Answer Key
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Yes
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Yes
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Matrix that leaves A unchanged
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Yes
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No