Perform the Indicated Operation, Where Possible $\left[\begin{array}{rr}-1 & 5 \\ 0 & 4 \\ 8 & -4\end{array}\right]-\left[\begin{array}{ll}2 & 1 \\ 7 & 4 \\ 2 & 2\end{array}\right]$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation, where possible.
- $\left[\begin{array}{rr}-1 & 5 \\ 0 & 4 \\ 8 & -4\end{array}\right]-\left[\begin{array}{ll}2 & 1 \\ 7 & 4 \\ 2 & 2\end{array}\right]$

• A) \( \left[\begin{array}{cc}3 & -4 \\ 7 & 0 \\ -6 & 6\end{array}\right] \)
• B) \( \left[\begin{array}{rr}-3 & 4 \\ -7 & 0 \\ 6 & -6\end{array}\right] \)
• C) \( \left[\begin{array}{rr}1 & 6 \\ 7 & 8 \\ 10 & -2\end{array}\right] \)
• D) Not possible

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