Math Problem Statement
Find a nonzero 2 × 2 matrix A satisfying A2 = 0.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Algebra
Matrix Multiplication
Nilpotent Matrices
Formulas
A^2 = A * A
Matrix multiplication: A = [[a, b], [c, d]]
Theorems
Nilpotency: A matrix is nilpotent if A^n = 0 for some positive integer n
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12, Undergraduate
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