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OpenStudy (anonymous):

prove that if matrix A is invertible then A(transpose) is invertible

OpenStudy (a_clan):

consider n*n square matrices. given that, A.B = B.A = I where B ,inverse of A, exists Now, \[ A ^{T}.B ^{T}\] \[=(B .A)^{T}\] by property \[=(I)^{T}\] \[=I\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

use the fact that \[(AB)^t=B^tA^t\] and that you know \[A^t \] exists

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then \[A^t(A^{-1})^t=(A^{-1}A)^t=I^t=I\] and then repeat on there side

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank u sooo much A-clan and satellite 73 both of u

OpenStudy (jamesj):

Alternatively, if A is invertible then \( det(A) \neq 0 \) . Now \( det(A^T) = det(A) \) hence \( det(A^T) \neq 0 \) and \(A^T\) is invertible.

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