Math Problem Statement
Select all statements below which are true for all invertible n×n matrices A and B
A. (AB)−1=A−1B−1
B. ABA−1=B
C. A2 is invertible D. (In−A)(In+A)=In−A2
E. (A+B)(A−B)=A2−B2
F. A+B is invertible
Solution
Let's analyze each statement to determine whether it is true for all invertible matrices and :
A.
This statement is false. The correct formula is , not .
B.
This statement is true. Since and are inverse matrices, they cancel each other out, leaving .
C. is invertible
This statement is true. If is invertible, then is also invertible, and its inverse is .
D.
This statement is false. Expanding using the distributive property gives , which is indeed true, but it's valid regardless of whether is invertible. However, this equation must hold specifically for invertible matrices, and the matrix has nothing to do with invertibility of .
E.
This statement is false. For matrices, , not simply . This only equals if , which is not true for all matrices unless and commute.
F. is invertible
This statement is false. The sum is not necessarily invertible. For example, if , then , which is not invertible.
Summary:
The only statements that are true for all invertible matrices and are:
- B.
- C. is invertible
Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are 5 relative questions:
- What is the general formula for the inverse of a product of two matrices?
- Can you provide an example where is not invertible even though and are invertible?
- How does the invertibility of a matrix affect the invertibility of its powers, like or ?
- Under what conditions does hold true for matrices?
- What are the implications of the commutativity of matrices and on matrix multiplication?
Tip: Remember, matrix multiplication is not commutative, so the order of multiplication matters significantly in matrix operations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Matrix Algebra
Invertible Matrices
Matrix Operations
Formulas
Inverse of a matrix product
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School and College
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