MATRICES Matrix Operations (Page 6 of 8)

To find the opposite of a matrix, multiply the matrix by -1. Let's find the opposite of matrix A.

 CLEAR key.

 Negation key. 1 MATRX key. 1: menu selection. ENTER key.

 Calculator screen image.

To verify that this is the opposite of A, add this matrix and matrix A together. The result should be a zero matrix of size two rows by three columns.

 Plus key. MATRX key. 1: menu selection. ENTER key. Calculator screen image.
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