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If A and B are symmetric matrices, prove that AB – BA is a skew symmetric matrix. |
Answer» Given `A^T=A`(1) `B^T=B`(2) Proof `(AB-BA)^T=(AB)^T-(BA)^T` =`B^TA^T-A^TB^T` =`-(A^TB^T-B^TA^T)` =-(AB-BA) From equation (1) and (2) so, (AB-BA) is a skew symmetric matrix |
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