Question

Determine the order of the following matrix:
open square bracket,
begin matrix
row 1, column 1, minus, 6
row 1, column 2, minus, 4
row 2, column 1, minus, 4
row 2, column 2, 1
row 3, column 1, minus, 7
row 3, column 2, minus, 5
end matrix
, close square bracket
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−6
−4
−7
​

−4
1
−5
​

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Answer 1

To determine the order of a matrix, we look at the number of rows and columns it has.

From your description, the matrix is presented as follows:

\[
\begin{bmatrix}
-6 & -4 \\
-4 & 1 \\
-7 & -5
\end{bmatrix}
\]

Let's count the rows and columns:

- **Rows:** There are 3 rows.
- **Columns:** There are 2 columns.

Therefore, the order of this matrix is **3 x 2** (3 rows and 2 columns).