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If A and B are square matrices such that B = –A–1BA, then (a) AB + BA = 0 (b) (A + B)2 = A2 + B2 (c) (A + B)2 = A2 + 2AB + B2 (d) (A + B)2 = A + B |
Answer» Correct option (a, b) Explanation: B = –A–1 BA ⇒ AB = –(AA–1) (BA) ⇒ AB = –IBA ⇒ AB = –BA ⇒ AB + BA = 0 Now (A + B)2 = (A + B) (A + B) = A2 + AB + BA + B2 = A2 + B2 |
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