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A matrix is a rectangular array of elements, usually numbers or variables, arranged in rows and columns. A matrix with $m$ rows and $n$ columns has $m \times n$ elements and is called an $m$ by $n$ matrix. Matrices are a part of .

Matrices can be added and subtracted. Furthermore, if they have compatible shapes, they can be multiplied. More precisely, given two matrices $A$ and $B$, the matrix $AB$ is defined when the number of columns of $A$ is equal to the number of rows of $B$. In particular, given a natural number $n$, any two matrices $A$ and $B$ with $n$ columns and $n$ rows can be multiplied in both ways (that is, both $AB$ and $BA$ exist).


For questions specifically concerning matrix equations, use the tag.

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Composition of Endomorphism and its matrix (Proof)

I need to show that if we have an endomorphism $\varphi$ defined in a vector space $V$ with a basis $B$, the statement $M_B(\varphi))^k = M_B(\varphi^k)$. I tried to proof it by using induction over $k$ but I feel like I missed something. My working…
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Prove matrix is linear independence given $M^n=0$

Denote matrix $M \in M_{n×n}$($\mathbb{R}$) $st$ $M^n=0$ and $n \in $$\mathbb{N}$. Prove that I, M, · · · , $M^{n−1}$ are linearly independent $\iff$ $M^{n−1} \neq 0$. Started by assuming linear independence as $r_1×I+r_2×M...+r_{n-1}×M^{n-1}=0$…
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Calculate n'th power of a (diagonalizable + nilpotent) matrix

I have $A=\begin{bmatrix} 4&2\\-2&0\end{bmatrix}$ and I had to show that $A=N+D$ where $N$ is nilpotent and $D$ is diagonalizable. I then found $N=\begin{bmatrix} 2&2\\-2&-2\end{bmatrix}$ and $D=\begin{bmatrix} 2&0\\0&2\end{bmatrix}$ which is…
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Matrices how to prove $A^{-1} = A$

Apologies mix up from earlier the wrong values where placed in $x_2$ and $x_3$. Question 1 Proof that the following is true for matrix $A$, $A^{-1}$ = $A^{T}$ = $A$ $A$= $$ 1/7 \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 & 6 \\ 3 & -6 & 2 \\ 6 & 2 & -3…
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Let $M$ and $N$ be two 3x3 matrices of such that $MN=NM$. Further, $M\not =N^2$ and $M^2=N^4$, pick the righ-t options

a)$|M^2+MN^2|=0$ b) There is a 3x3 non zero matrix $U$ such that $(M^2-MN^2)U$ is a zero matrix c) There is a 3x3 matrix $U$ such that if $(M^2+MN^2)U$ is a zero matrix then $U$ is a zero matrix. d) $|M^2+MN^2|\ge 1$ One solution I thought…
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Matrix reconstruction

I am working on a problem. For a $4$x$4$ matrix M and an arbitrary vector $y$ of length $4$ such that $y^Ty=1$, I know the output $\lambda$ of the matrix multiplication $y^TMy = \lambda$. I also know the vector $y$. Given the matrix $M$ is symmetric…
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Converting Multivariate polynomial to a matrix

If I have a multivariate polynomial $$7(1+x+x^2)(1+y+y^2+y^3+y^4)(1+z+z^2)-12x^2y^4z^2=0$$ is there a way to write this in matrix form?
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Summing up products of powers of matrices with known coefficients

I'm playing a game where I am handed some series in powers of some-handed-to-me matrix $A$. Then I must calculate the sum $\sum_{n=0}^\infty c_n A^n$, where I get to choose the coefficients after seeing the matrix $A$. I must choose positive…
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My question is related to advanced course in matrix theory.

Suppose Ax=b is any underdetermined linear system. Prove that the minimum-norm solution to an underdetermined system can be obtained by projecting any solution of the system onto range space of transpose of the matrix A That is, if P is the…
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If $A=\begin {bmatrix} a&b\\b&a \end{bmatrix}$ and $A^2=\begin{bmatrix} x&y \\ y&x \end{bmatrix}$, find min value of $x/y$

Here, $$A^2=\begin{bmatrix} a^2+b^2 & 2ab \\ 2ab & a^2+b^2 \end{bmatrix}$$ Now the value of $\frac xy =\frac{a^2+b^2}{2ab}$ From here, if I use $a=b$, I get $\frac xy =1$, which is indeed the right answer. My problems: If I use $a+b=0$, then I can…
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at they satisfy the equation 2−2+=0 A 2 − 2 B + I = 0 and 2–2+=0

Let A and B be 4 * 4 matrices with real entry, such that they satisfy the equation $A^2-2B+I=0$ and $ B^2–2A+I=0$. Given that |A-B| is non zero, find the value of det|A+B|. I subtracted both the equations So i got $ A^2-B^2$ = 2(B-A) now if i can…
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matrix with no solution, unique solution and infinite solution

\begin{bmatrix}1 & h& h^2 & 1\\ h^2 & h & 1 & 2\\h & h^2 & 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix} Given the matrix above is an augmented matrix, what is the possible value h where there is no solutions, unique solutions, and infinite solutions? I have tried 1)…
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Prove that $(I-ix)^{-1}(I+ix)(I-ix)(I+ix)^{-1} = I$

I have a question Prove $$(I-ix)^{-1}(I+ix)(I-ix)(I+ix)^{-1} = I$$ with $x$ being a $n \times n$ matrix.
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Finding Pi variables from matrix. From PageRank Algorithm.

$$\pmatrix{\pi_1 & \pi_2 & \pi_3} = \pmatrix{\pi_1 & \pi_2 & \pi_3}\pmatrix{\frac{1}{6} & \frac{4}{6} & \frac{1}{6} \\ \frac{5}{12} & \frac{2}{12} & \frac{5}{12} \\ \frac{1}{6} & \frac{4}{6} & \frac{1}{6} \\}$$ Answer: $$\pi_1=\frac{5}{18}$$…
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Rearranging Matricies

I am little confused about re-arranging matrix equations... So I know you cannot rearrange multiplication of matricies like you would normally with algebra as you cannot divide, but can you still do something like this when multiplication is not in…