Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 10 - Section 10.4 - The Algebra of Matrices - 10.4 Exercises - Page 721: 27

Answer

Impossible, because the columns of A do not equal the rows of D.

Work Step by Step

In order to multiply, the columns of the first matrix, must equal the rows of the second matrix. A is a 2x2, while D is a 1x2. $2\ne1$ Therefore, it is impossible.
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