Definition Of Element

Each entry in a matrix is called an Element.

More About Element

Element of a set: Numbers, letters of the alphabet or any other object in a set are called elements of the set. 
For example, the elements of the set {2, 7, 3} are 2, 3, and 7.

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Example of Element

The elements of the matrix are 2, 5, - 4, and 3.

Solved Example on Element

Ques: Identify the element in the second row, second column of the matrix 

Choices:

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. - 4
Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Step 1: The matrix  has 2 rows and 3 columns.
Step 2: The element in the 2nd row, 2nd column of the matrix is - 4.

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