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 n×nn \times n matrices AA and BB:

A. (AB)1=A1B1(AB)^{-1} = A^{-1}B^{-1}
This statement is false. The correct formula is (AB)1=B1A1(AB)^{-1} = B^{-1}A^{-1}, not A1B1A^{-1}B^{-1}.

B. ABA1=BABA^{-1} = B
This statement is true. Since AA and A1A^{-1} are inverse matrices, they cancel each other out, leaving BB.

C. A2A^2 is invertible
This statement is true. If AA is invertible, then A2=A×AA^2 = A \times A is also invertible, and its inverse is (A2)1=(A1)2(A^2)^{-1} = (A^{-1})^2.

D. (InA)(In+A)=InA2(I_n - A)(I_n + A) = I_n - A^2
This statement is false. Expanding (InA)(In+A)(I_n - A)(I_n + A) using the distributive property gives In2A2=InA2I_n^2 - A^2 = I_n - A^2, which is indeed true, but it's valid regardless of whether AA is invertible. However, this equation must hold specifically for invertible matrices, and the matrix InI_n has nothing to do with invertibility of AA.

E. (A+B)(AB)=A2B2(A + B)(A - B) = A^2 - B^2
This statement is false. For matrices, (A+B)(AB)=A2AB+BAB2(A + B)(A - B) = A^2 - AB + BA - B^2, not simply A2B2A^2 - B^2. This only equals A2B2A^2 - B^2 if AB=BAAB = BA, which is not true for all matrices unless AA and BB commute.

F. A+BA + B is invertible
This statement is false. The sum A+BA + B is not necessarily invertible. For example, if A=BA = -B, then A+B=0A + B = 0, which is not invertible.

Summary:

The only statements that are true for all invertible n×nn \times n matrices AA and BB are:

  • B. ABA1=BABA^{-1} = B
  • C. A2A^2 is invertible

Would you like further details or have any questions?


Here are 5 relative questions:

  1. What is the general formula for the inverse of a product of two matrices?
  2. Can you provide an example where A+BA + B is not invertible even though AA and BB are invertible?
  3. How does the invertibility of a matrix affect the invertibility of its powers, like A3A^3 or A4A^4?
  4. Under what conditions does (A+B)(AB)=A2B2(A + B)(A - B) = A^2 - B^2 hold true for matrices?
  5. What are the implications of the commutativity of matrices AA and BB 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