Matrices

Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:

• Identify a matrix; its order, rows, columns and elements
• Perform addition, subtraction and multiplication by a scalar
• Identify special matrices: Row, Column, Square, Diagonal, Unit, Zero
• Perform multiplication of matrices where applicable
• Apply matrix techniques to solve worded problems
• Find the determinant and inverse of a 2x2 matrix
• Find an inverse of some special matrices
• Use matrix methods to solve simultaneous equations

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