MtxMultiplication

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Definition
Scalar Multiplication: Multiplication of a matrix by a number

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Multiplication of a matrix by another matrix


Unlike with numbers, we multiply a matrix by another matrix in special way. Watch this animation and learn how to do it. <flash>file=Multiplication.swf|width=70%|height=200|bgcolor=#ffffff;|quality=best</flash>




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Activity

Where can we use multiplication of matrices?

Follow the examples carefully!

Let us again take the fruit shop story.
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Competency

Try the following exercise now.