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A matrix with equal number of rows and columns is called a:

Answer: Square matrix.

  • A Row matrix
  • B Column matrix
  • C Square matrix
  • D Rectangular matrix

Correct answer: C. Square matrix

Explanation: A square matrix has the same number of rows and columns, for example a 3x3 matrix.

Matrix A (3 rows x 3 columns)a11a12a13a21a22a23a31a32a33column 1column 2column 3row 1row 2row 3

Element aij of matrix A sits at the intersection of row i and column j.

Concept context

Matrix operations, determinants, inverses, and solving linear systems

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