Which of the following statements concerning the definition of matrices is NOT true?
A) The number at an intersection of a row and column is referred to as a value
B) A matrix can consist of any number of rows and columns
C) A matrix with the same number of rows as columns is called a square matrix
D) The size of a matrix is given by number of rows and columns (e.g. a by b matrix)

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The correct term for the number at the intersection of a row and column in a matrix is an "element" or "entry," not a "value."

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Definition of Matrices