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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Let A and B be 2×2 matrices, and assume that AB = I, where I is the identity matrix. Select ALL statements below which must be true. • A. (BCA)2 = BC2A for any 2×2 matrix C • B. ACB =C for any 2×2 matrix C • C. A = B • D. If BX = 0, then X = 0 • E. None of the above

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Any idea which might be true or false?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

my answer is A and D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats correct :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what about others?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They are false for sure. Since matrix multiplication is not commutative, B is false in general. For C, a counter example would do. It should be easy to find two by two matrices such that AB = I but A doesnt equal B.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

could u give an example of two matrices

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sure, lets see....

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks a million dude

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