Scalar times 2×2 matrix (ACT) is a grade 9 math skill aligned to Common Core standard HSN.VM.B.5. Below are 8 practice questions with answers and step-by-step explanations, drawn from the 10 scalar times 2×2 matrix (act) problems our math games drill.
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Question 1easy
What is 4[2103]?
Multiply every entry by 4: [4(2)4(1)4(0)4(3)]=[84012].
Question 2easy
Which matrix equals −3[2−130]?
Multiply each entry by −3: [−3(2)−3(−1)−3(3)−3(0)]=[−63−90].
Question 3easy
What is 5[021−1]?
Multiply every entry by 5: [5(0)5(2)5(1)5(−1)]=[0105−5].
Question 4easy
Which matrix equals −1[34−25]?
Multiply each entry by −1: [−1(3)−1(4)−1(−2)−1(5)]=[−3−42−5].
Question 5easy
What is 2[−1324]?
Multiply every entry by 2: [2(−1)2(3)2(2)2(4)]=[−2648].
Question 6easy
What is 3[−210−3]?
Multiply every entry by 3: [3(−2)3(1)3(0)3(−3)]=[−630−9].
Question 7medium
Which matrix equals −4[10−32]?
Multiply each entry by −4: [−4(1)−4(0)−4(−3)−4(2)]=[−4012−8].
Question 8medium
Which matrix equals −5[2−213]?
Multiply each entry by −5: [−5(2)−5(−2)−5(1)−5(3)]=[−1010−5−15].