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15.2: Matrix Addition

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    The sum of two matrices \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{B}\) (of the same dimensions) is a new matrix of the same dimensions, \(\mathbf{C}\) = \(\mathbf{A}\)+ \(\mathbf{B}\). The sum is defined by adding entries with the same indices: \(c_{ij}=a_{ij}+b_{ij}\).

    \[\begin{pmatrix} 3 &-2 &4 \\ 5 &3i &3 \\ -i & 1/2 &9 \end{pmatrix}+\begin{pmatrix} 0 &2 &1 \\ -4 &-2i &i\\ -i & 1/2 &-5 \end{pmatrix}=\begin{pmatrix} 3 &0 &5 \\ 1 &i &3+i\\ -2i & 1 &4 \end{pmatrix} \nonumber\]

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