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The image you provided contains three matrix properties that can be proven using matrix algebra rules. I will go step by step to prove each one:

### 1. **Proof of \(\left( A^T \right)^{-1} = \left( A^{-1} \right)^T\)**

This property states that the inverse of the transpose of a matrix is equal to the transpose of the inverse of the matrix.

#### Proof:

- Let \( A \) be an invertible matrix.
- The inverse of a matrix \( A \) is defined as the matrix \( A^{-1} \) such that:
  \[
  A A^{-1} = A^{-1} A = I
  \]
  where \( I \) is the identity matrix.

- Taking the transpose of both sides of \( A A^{-1} = I \), we get:
  \[
  \left( A A^{-1} \right)^T = I^T = I
  \]
- By the property of transposes, \( \left( A B \right)^T = B^T A^T \), so:
  \[
  \left( A A^{-1} \right)^T = \left( A^{-1} \right)^T A^T = I
  \]
  This shows that \( \left( A^{-1} \right)^T \) is the inverse of \( A^T \).

Therefore, \[
\left( A^T \right)^{-1} = \left( A^{-1} \right)^T
\]

### 2. **Proof of \(\left( A^{-1} \right)^{-1} = A\)**

This property states that the inverse of the inverse of a matrix is the matrix itself.

#### Proof:

- By the definition of an inverse, if \( A^{-1} \) is the inverse of \( A \), then:
  \[
  A A^{-1} = A^{-1} A = I
  \]
- To find \( \left( A^{-1} \right)^{-1} \), we need to find the matrix that, when multiplied by \( A^{-1} \), gives the identity matrix:
  \[
  A^{-1} \left( A^{-1} \right)^{-1} = I
  \]
  From this, we can conclude that \( \left( A^{-1} \right)^{-1} = A \).

Therefore, \[
\left( A^{-1} \right)^{-1} = A
\]

### 3. **Proof of \(\left( ABC \right)^{-1} = C^{-1} B^{-1} A^{-1}\)**

This property states that the inverse of the product of matrices is the product of their inverses in reverse order.

#### Proof:

- Let \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \) be invertible matrices.
- We need to show that:
  \[
  \left( ABC \right) \left( C^{-1} B^{-1} A^{-1} \right) = I
  \]
- Using the associative property of matrix multiplication, we calculate:
  \[
  \left( ABC \right) \left( C^{-1} B^{-1} A^{-1} \right) = A \left( B \left( C C^{-1} \right) B^{-1} \right) A^{-1}
  \]
  Since \( C C^{-1} = I \) and \( B B^{-1} = I \), this simplifies to:
  \[
  A \left( I I \right) A^{-1} = A A^{-1} = I
  \]
  Thus, \( \left( ABC \right)^{-1} = C^{-1} B^{-1} A^{-1} \).

Therefore, \[
\left( ABC \right)^{-1} = C^{-1} B^{-1} A^{-1}
\]

### Summary

We have successfully proven all three properties:

1. \( \left( A^T \right)^{-1} = \left( A^{-1} \right)^T \)
2. \( \left( A^{-1} \right)^{-1} = A \)
3. \( \left( ABC \right)^{-1} = C^{-1} B^{-1} A^{-1} \)

Let me know if you'd like further explanations or additional examples.

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### Relative Questions:
1. What are the conditions for a matrix to be invertible?
2. Can you extend the property of matrix product inverses to more than three matrices?
3. How does the determinant of a matrix relate to its invertibility?
4. What is the difference between a matrix transpose and its inverse?
5. Can a non-square matrix have an inverse?

### Tip:
For any matrix \( A \), \( A^{-1} \) exists if and only if \( A \) is square and its determinant is non-zero.

This page provides a detailed proof of three important matrix inverse properties, including the inverse of a transpose, inverse of a product of matrices, and the inverse of an inverse matrix. Learn the key matrix algebra concepts and properties with step-by-step explanations suitable for advanced undergraduate or graduate students.

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