10. given matrices a, b, and c below, perform the indicated operations if possible. if the operation is not possible, explain why.

Answer(a):

Order of matrix A = 3x3 {because number of rows=3, number of columns=3}

Order of matrix B = 3x3

Order of matrix C = 1x3

3A will be of order 3x3 because multiply by scalar doesn't change the order. Which is same as the order of matrix B.

So 3A+B is possible.

We simply multiply all elements of A with 3 and add them with corresponding elements of B.

Answer(b):

2B will be of order 3x3 because multiply by scalar doesn't change the order. Which is NOT same as the order of matrix C.

So 2B+C is NOT possible.

Answer(c):

CA is possible only if

number of columns of C = number of columns of A

3=3

which is true hence CA is possible.

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