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  • 19-07-2019
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A and B and n x n matrices such that AB = 0. Prove that if A is invertible then B is not invertible.

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windyyork windyyork
  • 29-07-2019

Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

AB = 0

where A and B are n  x n matrices.

Consider determinant on both sides,

[tex]\mid AB\mid=\mid 0\mid\\\\\mid A\mid \mid B\mid =0\\\\either\ \mid A\mid =0\ or\ \mid B\mid =0[/tex]

since A is invertible, then |A| ≠ 0

so, it means |B| = 0.

Hence, B is not invertible.

Hence proved.

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