1. Can we add any two matrices together? If so, explain why; if not, explain why not and give an example of two matrices that cannot be added together.
2. Can we multiply any column matrix by any row matrix? Explain why or why not.
3. Can both the products and be defined? If so, explain how; if not, explain why.
4. Can any two matrices of the same size be multiplied? If so, explain why, and if not, explain why not and give an example of two matrices of the same size that cannot be multiplied together.
5. Does matrix multiplication commute? That is, does If so, prove why it does. If not, explain why it does not.
For the following exercises, use the matrices below and perform the matrix addition or subtraction. Indicate if the operation is undefined.
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