QuestionWhich option best defines scalar multiplication of a matrix?
1. Some elements divided, others unchanged
2. Some elements divided, others multiplied
3. Constant divided by matrix elements
4. All elements multiplied by the constant

Studdy Solution
The last option states that all elements are multiplied by the constant number. This matches the definition of scalar multiplication, so this is the correct option.
The best description of scalar multiplication is that all the elements are multiplied by the constant number.