Order of a Matrix
Definitions
Definitions
Rows are the horizontal lists of numbers.
Rows are the horizontal lists of numbers.
Columns are the vertical lists of numbers.
Columns are the vertical lists of numbers.
Order = (# of rows) by (# of columns)
Order = (# of rows) by (# of columns)
Square Matrix: (# of rows) = (# of columns)
Square Matrix: (# of rows) = (# of columns)
This is a 4 by 3 matrix.
Explore!
Explore!
Use the applet below to generate random matrixes of different orders.
Use the applet below to generate random matrixes of different orders.
Next: Let's learn how to add and subtract 2 matrices.
Next: Let's learn how to add and subtract 2 matrices.