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If A and B are two square matrices such that `B=-A^(-1)BA`, then `(A+B)^(2)` is equal toA. OB. `A^2+B^2`C. `A^2+2AB+B^2`D. A + B |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B We have, `B=-A^(-1)BA` `rArr AB=-A(A^(-1)BA)` `rArr AB=-((A A^(-1))(BA))` `rArr AB=-(I(BA))` `rArr AB=-BA` `rArr AB+BA=O` Now, `(A+B)^2=(A+B)(A+B)` `rArr (A+B)^2=A^2+AB+BA+B^2` `rArr (A+B)^2=A^2+O+B^2` `rArr (A+B)^2=A^2+B^2` |
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