Scalar Multiple (Edexcel A-Level Further Mathematics): Quizzes

A real number that multiplies each element

Every entry is scaled by the same factor

$\begin{pmatrix} 6 & 2 \\ 0 & -4 \end{pmatrix}$

$\begin{pmatrix} -3 & 6 \\ -12 & 0 \end{pmatrix}$

$\lambda(A \times B) = (\lambda A) \times B$

Yes, without affecting the result

No, the scalar doesn't change matrix size

Yes, they are equal

All elements of the matrix

When the inner dimensions match