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Decide whether a matrix product is defined and give its order

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Two matrices \(M\) and \(B\) are given below

\[M = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & 1 & 2 \\ -7 & -9 & -1 \\ -6 & 5 & 9 \\ -1 & -7 & 9 \end{bmatrix}\]
\[B = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 9 & -8 & -9 \\ -1 & 6 & 6 & -6 \\ -9 & 7 & -2 & -7 \end{bmatrix}\]
(a)1 mark

Is the product \(MB\) defined?

(b)2 marks

Write down the order of the product \(MB\)