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If A is a square matrix such that $A^2=A$, then $(1-A)^3+A$ is equal to

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • $A$
  • $I - A$
  • $I$
  • $3A$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

A is a square matrix such that $A^2$ = A Now $(I - A)^3 + A = (I- A)^2 (I - A) + A$ = $(I^2 - 2AI + A^2) (I - A) + A $ = $(I-2A + A) (I -A) + A (\because \, A^2 = A)$ = $ (I -A) (I=A)+A$ = $(I^2 - 2AI + A^2) + A $ = $(I - 2A + A) + A$ $ (\because \, A^2 =A)$ = $I - A + A $= 1 $\therefore \, (I - A)^3 + A = I$
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Concepts Used:

Matrices

Matrix:

A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers, variables, symbols, or expressions that are defined for the operations like subtraction, addition, and multiplications. The size of a matrix is determined by the number of rows and columns in the matrix.

The basic operations that can be performed on matrices are:

  1. Addition of Matrices - The addition of matrices addition can only be possible if the number of rows and columns of both the matrices are the same.
  2. Subtraction of Matrices - Matrices subtraction is also possible only if the number of rows and columns of both the matrices are the same.
  3. Scalar Multiplication - The product of a matrix A with any number 'c' is obtained by multiplying every entry of the matrix A by c, is called scalar multiplication. 
  4. Multiplication of Matrices - Matrices multiplication is defined only if the number of columns in the first matrix and rows in the second matrix are equal. 
  5. Transpose of Matrices - Interchanging of rows and columns is known as the transpose of matrices.