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Matrices and Matrix Operations: Precalculus Math Test – PDF Download

    Matrices and Matrix Operations – Precalculus math test

    This test has 8 questions worth 20 points and takes about 45 minutes. Show every row-by-column calculation, and write matrices with brackets. A calculator is allowed for arithmetic. The questions cover data matrices, operations, products, determinants and inverses.

    Test information
    • Grade: Precalculus
    • Chapter: Matrices and Matrix Operations
    • Common Core: N-VM.C.6, N-VM.C.7, N-VM.C.8, N-VM.C.9, N-VM.C.10
    • Time: 45 minutes
    • Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 2 pts; Question 4: 3 pts; Question 5: 2 pts; Question 6: 2 pts; Question 7: 3 pts; Question 8: 4 pts)

    Question 1: Write a data matrix (2 points)

    The table shows game statistics.

    Player Points Rebounds Assists
    Aisha 18 7 4
    Ethan 12 9 6
    1. Write a matrix with one row per player and state its dimensions. (1 point)
    2. State the entry in row 2, column 3 and what it means. (1 point)

    Question 2: Add and scale matrices (2 points)

    Use the matrices below.

    A =4−213B =05−32
    Matrices A and B.
    1. Find \(A+B\). (1 point)
    2. Find \(3A-2B\). (1 point)

    Question 3: Solve for unknowns (2 points)

    Find \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\).

    2a3b−1+4c52=10891
    A matrix equation with three unknowns.

    Question 4: Multiply matrices (3 points)

    Use the matrices below.

    R =210−134S =120−135
    Matrices R and S.
    1. State the dimensions of \(RS\). (1 point)
    1. Find \(RS\). (2 points)

    Question 5: Order of multiplication (2 points)

    Find \(AB\) and \(BA\) for the matrices below, and state whether they are equal.

    A =2103B =1420
    Matrices A and B.

    Question 6: Determinants and invertibility (2 points)

    For each matrix, find the determinant and state whether the matrix has an inverse.

    7342(a)6−9−23(b)
    Two 2 × 2 matrices.

    Question 7: Find and verify an inverse (3 points)

    Use matrix \(M\).

    M =5332
    Matrix M.
    1. Find \(\det M\). (1 point)
    2. Find \(M^{-1}\). (1 point)
    3. Verify by computing \(MM^{-1}\). (1 point)

    Question 8: Smoothie stand revenue (4 points)

    Sofia sells small, medium and large smoothies. Matrix \(S\) gives the number sold on Saturday and Sunday. Matrix \(P\) gives the prices in dollars.

    S =SatSun304520255035SmallMediumLargeP =345Dollars each
    Sales matrix S and price matrix P.
    1. State the dimensions of \(SP\) and what each entry represents. (1 point)
    2. Find \(SP\). (2 points)
    3. Find the total revenue for both days. (1 point)

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