Is ABCDEF = AB(C(D))EF for matricies

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The discussion confirms that the matrix multiplication expressions ABCDEF = AB(C(D))EF and ABCD(EFGH) = ABCDEFGH are valid due to the associative property of matrix multiplication. This property allows for the grouping of matrices in any order without affecting the final product. The term C(D) is noted as ambiguous but does not impact the validity of the associative property in this context.

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is ABCDEF = AB(C(D))EF for matricies? Also is ABCD(EFGH) = ABCDEFGH?

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eax said:
is ABCDEF = AB(C(D))EF for matricies? Also is ABCD(EFGH) = ABCDEFGH?
"Yes" to both, although I am not sure what C(D) means in terms of matrix multiplication.
 
Yes, multiplication of matrices is "associative".
 

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