Math Problem Statement
Problem 1.[10pts] The term ”matrix” is always assumed to have all entries being real numbers. Determine whether the binary operation ∗ gives a group structure on the given set (just answer ”yes” or ”no”, no reasons needed,) (1) All 3 × 3 matrices under matrix addition.
(2) All 3 × 3 diagonal matrices under matrix multiplication. (3) All 3 × 3 diagonal matrices with all diagonals non-zero under matrix multiplication. (4) All 3 × 3 diagonal matrices with negative diagonals entries under matrix multiplication. (5) All 5 × 5 upper triangular matrices under matrix addition. (6) All 5 × 5 upper triangular matrices with positive diagonal entries under matrix multiplication. (7) All 5 × 5 upper triangular matrices with determinant 1 under matrix multiplication. (8) All negative real numbers under addition. (9) The set {π^n | n ∈ Z} under multiplication. (10) The set {7^n | n ∈ Z} under addition.
Solution
Here are the answers for each part:
- No (All 3×3 matrices under matrix addition)
- No (All 3×3 diagonal matrices under matrix multiplication)
- Yes (All 3×3 diagonal matrices with all diagonals non-zero under matrix multiplication)
- Yes (All 3×3 diagonal matrices with negative diagonal entries under matrix multiplication)
- Yes (All 5×5 upper triangular matrices under matrix addition)
- No (All 5×5 upper triangular matrices with positive diagonal entries under matrix multiplication)
- Yes (All 5×5 upper triangular matrices with determinant 1 under matrix multiplication)
- No (All negative real numbers under addition)
- Yes (The set {π^n | n ∈ Z} under multiplication)
- No (The set {7^n | n ∈ Z} under addition)
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Related Questions:
- What are the group axioms needed to confirm a group structure?
- Why does matrix addition on 3x3 matrices fail to form a group?
- How does determinant influence the group structure in matrix multiplication?
- What properties make diagonal matrices with non-zero diagonals a group under multiplication?
- How does the closure property apply to upper triangular matrices under matrix addition?
Tip: In matrix operations, always check for identity and inverse elements to determine if a set forms a group under a binary operation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Matrix addition
Matrix multiplication
Group theory
Binary operations
Formulas
Matrix addition: A + B = C
Matrix multiplication: AB = C
Determinant of a matrix: det(A)
Theorems
Group axioms: Closure, Associativity, Identity element, Inverse element
Suitable Grade Level
College Level (Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra)