Math Problem Statement
Calculate A^3 given A^3 = A^2 · A, where matrix A is provided.
Solution
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Given:
Matrix :
\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & -1 \\ \frac{7}{2} & -\frac{3}{2} & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & -2 \end{bmatrix}$$ The intermediate result $$A^2$$ is also shown in the image: $$A^2 = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & -5 & 3 \\ -4 & 16 & -8 \\ 1 & -1 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$$ To compute $$A^3$$, we multiply $$A^2$$ by $$A$$. Let me calculate this.import numpy as np # Define matrices A and A^2 A = np.array([ [1, 2, -1], [7/2, -3/2, 1], [2, 1, -2] ]) A2 = np.array([ [5, -5, 3], [-4, 16, -8], [1, -1, 3] ]) # Compute A^3 = A^2 * A A3 = np.dot(A2, A) A3array([[ -6.5, 20.5, -16. ], [ 36. , -40. , 36. ], [ 3.5, 6.5, -8. ]])array([[ -6.5, 20.5, -16. ], [ 36. , -40. , 36. ], [ 3.5, 6.5, -8. ]])successThe result of $$A^3 = A^2 \cdot A$$ is: $$A^3 = \begin{bmatrix} -6.5 & 20.5 & -16 \\ 36 & -40 & 36 \\ 3.5 & 6.5 & -8 \end{bmatrix}$$ Would you like a detailed explanation of the matrix multiplication process? Here are some related questions to explore: 1. How is matrix multiplication defined in general? 2. What are the applications of matrix powers in real-world scenarios? 3. How can we compute the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of this matrix $$A$$? 4. Can we find the determinant and inverse of $$A$$? 5. What are the implications if matrix $$A$$ is singular? **Tip:** Always check if matrices are compatible for multiplication (i.e., the number of columns in the first matrix equals the number of rows in the second).Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Matrix Operations
Matrix Multiplication
Matrix Powers
Formulas
Matrix Power A^n = A^(n-1) · A
Matrix Multiplication C = A · B
Theorems
Associativity of Matrix Multiplication
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate (Linear Algebra)