Give matrix A, B and C as follows:
12 10 3 1
6 0
6 12 , 4 5 ,
7 1
10 16 2 6
A B C
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= − = − =       

a) Find
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4
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A B

Let's break down the problem first to clarify the given matrices \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \).

### Given Matrices:
Matrix \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \) are described as follows:

\[
A = \begin{pmatrix} 12 & 10 & 3 & 1 \\ 6 & 0 & 6 & 12 \\ 7 & 1 & 10 & 16 \\ 2 & 6 & 4 & 5 \end{pmatrix}
\]

\[
B = \begin{pmatrix} -12 & -10 & -3 & -1 \\ -6 & 0 & -6 & -12 \\ -7 & -1 & -10 & -16 \\ -2 & -6 & -4 & -5 \end{pmatrix}
\]

\[
C = \text{(Not fully defined in the question but seems to be the same as matrix } B \text{)} = B
\]

### Part a: Find \( \frac{1}{4} A + B \)

We are asked to find:

\[
\frac{1}{4} A + B
\]

#### Step 1: Calculate \( \frac{1}{4} A \)
To find \( \frac{1}{4} A \), multiply each element of matrix \( A \) by \( \frac{1}{4} \):

\[
\frac{1}{4} A = \frac{1}{4} \begin{pmatrix} 12 & 10 & 3 & 1 \\ 6 & 0 & 6 & 12 \\ 7 & 1 & 10 & 16 \\ 2 & 6 & 4 & 5 \end{pmatrix} 
= \begin{pmatrix} \frac{12}{4} & \frac{10}{4} & \frac{3}{4} & \frac{1}{4} \\ \frac{6}{4} & \frac{0}{4} & \frac{6}{4} & \frac{12}{4} \\ \frac{7}{4} & \frac{1}{4} & \frac{10}{4} & \frac{16}{4} \\ \frac{2}{4} & \frac{6}{4} & \frac{4}{4} & \frac{5}{4} \end{pmatrix} 
= \begin{pmatrix} 3 & 2.5 & 0.75 & 0.25 \\ 1.5 & 0 & 1.5 & 3 \\ 1.75 & 0.25 & 2.5 & 4 \\ 0.5 & 1.5 & 1 & 1.25 \end{pmatrix}
\]

#### Step 2: Add Matrix \( B \) to \( \frac{1}{4} A \)

Now, add the matrix \( B \) to \( \frac{1}{4} A \):

\[
\frac{1}{4} A + B = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & 2.5 & 0.75 & 0.25 \\ 1.5 & 0 & 1.5 & 3 \\ 1.75 & 0.25 & 2.5 & 4 \\ 0.5 & 1.5 & 1 & 1.25 \end{pmatrix} 
+ \begin{pmatrix} -12 & -10 & -3 & -1 \\ -6 & 0 & -6 & -12 \\ -7 & -1 & -10 & -16 \\ -2 & -6 & -4 & -5 \end{pmatrix}
\]

#### Step 3: Perform Element-wise Addition

Add the corresponding elements:

\[
\frac{1}{4} A + B = \begin{pmatrix} 3 - 12 & 2.5 - 10 & 0.75 - 3 & 0.25 - 1 \\ 1.5 - 6 & 0 + 0 & 1.5 - 6 & 3 - 12 \\ 1.75 - 7 & 0.25 - 1 & 2.5 - 10 & 4 - 16 \\ 0.5 - 2 & 1.5 - 6 & 1 - 4 & 1.25 - 5 \end{pmatrix}
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
\frac{1}{4} A + B = \begin{pmatrix} -9 & -7.5 & -2.25 & -0.75 \\ -4.5 & 0 & -4.5 & -9 \\ -5.25 & -0.75 & -7.5 & -12 \\ -1.5 & -4.5 & -3 & -3.75 \end{pmatrix}
\]

This is the final answer for \( \frac{1}{4} A + B \).

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### Related Questions:
1. How would you calculate \( \frac{1}{4} B + A \)?
2. What would the result be if you subtracted \( B \) from \( \frac{1}{4} A \)?
3. How would you find the determinant of matrix \( A \)?
4. What is the transpose of matrix \( A \)?
5. Can you explain how to perform matrix multiplication between \( A \) and another matrix?

### Tip:
When performing operations on matrices, always check if the matrices are conformable (i.e., have the correct dimensions) for the specific operation.

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