How to add a row to a matrix in R

Overview

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Adding a row to a matrix

The rbind() function adds additional row(s) to a matrix in R.

Syntax

rbind(matrix, c(row elements))

Parameter value

The rbind() function takes two parameter values:

1. matrix: This is an already existing matrix to which we wish to add a column.
2. row elements: This is the list of elements we wish to add to the new row.

Return value

The rbind() function returns a modified matrix with a new column.

Code

Code explanation

• Line 2: We create a 3 by 3 matrix (a matrix with 3 rows and 3 columns) myMatrix using the matrix() function. We pass the parameter values of its shape. nrow = 3 represents 3 rows, and ncol = 3 represents 3 columns.
• Line 5: Using the rbind() function, we add a row of elements to the existing matrix.
• Line 7: We print myNewMatrix.

It is worth noting that the new row we wish to add must be the same length as the current matrix.