6.3 - Inductive Structure in Matrix Multiplication
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Practice Questions
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What are the necessary conditions for multiplying two matrices?
💡 Hint: Think about the dimensions of the matrices.
Is matrix multiplication commutative? Why or why not?
💡 Hint: Consider how matrix multiplication groups numbers.
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What is the time complexity of multiplying two matrices of dimensions m×n and n×p?
💡 Hint: Think about how many entries you need to compute.
Is the order of matrix multiplication important for computational efficiency?
💡 Hint: Recall the example with matrices A, B, and C.
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You're given five matrices of dimensions (10x20), (20x30), (30x10), (10x40), (40x30). Calculate the minimum order needed for multiplication and the corresponding total cost.
💡 Hint: Consider constructing a cost table for comparing all multiplication paths.
How would you modify your strategy if one matrix's size dramatically increases, affecting the computational cost? Evaluate the new strategy.
💡 Hint: Look at how early multiplications affect downstream costs.
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