Math Problem Statement

Find an elementary matrix E so that B = EA where A = [[5, 6, 5], [6, 4, 4], [3, 7, 5]] and B = [[6, 4, 4], [5, 6, 5], [3, 7, 5]].

Solution

We are given two matrices AA and BB and asked to find an elementary matrix EE such that B=EAB = EA.

The matrices are: A=(565644375),B=(644565375)A = \begin{pmatrix} 5 & 6 & 5 \\ 6 & 4 & 4 \\ 3 & 7 & 5 \end{pmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{pmatrix} 6 & 4 & 4 \\ 5 & 6 & 5 \\ 3 & 7 & 5 \end{pmatrix}

To find EE, we need to examine how we can transform AA into BB by applying elementary row operations. By comparing the two matrices, it looks like rows 1 and 2 of AA have been swapped to obtain BB, while row 3 remains unchanged.

Thus, EE is the elementary matrix corresponding to swapping rows 1 and 2. The elementary matrix for this operation is:

E=(010100001)E = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}

This matrix swaps the first and second rows when multiplied by any 3x3 matrix from the left.

Would you like further details on how to verify this solution or more explanations on elementary matrices?

Here are 5 follow-up questions related to this problem:

  1. What are the different types of elementary matrices, and how do they correspond to row operations?
  2. How can you compute BB by directly multiplying EE and AA?
  3. Can an elementary matrix be undone? If so, how would you find its inverse?
  4. What role do elementary matrices play in solving systems of linear equations?
  5. How can we use elementary matrices to perform LU decomposition of a matrix?

Tip: Elementary matrices are always invertible, and their inverse corresponds to reversing the row operation they represent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Multiplication
Elementary Matrices
Row Operations

Formulas

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Theorems

Matrix transformation by elementary matrices

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or Undergraduate Level