Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A matrix has rows and columns, and its entry in row and column is . Find and the sum of all the entries in row .
A matrix of order has rows and columns, and is in row , column . Equal matrices have equal entries in the same places. Add matrices of the same order entry by entry. A scalar multiple multiplies every entry.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The entry . .
Step 2. Row 3. The entries are , which are .
Step 3. The sum. .
Answer: and the row sum is .
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