If A and B are both n x n matrices and AB = I, how would you prove that A can be inverted?
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1What is your definition of an invertible matrix..? Many take this to be the definition. – Cameron L. Williams Feb 24 '21 at 02:34
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invertible implying nonsingular – Mathmanskip Feb 24 '21 at 02:36
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$AB = I \implies det(AB) = det(I) \implies det(A)det(B) = 1 \implies det(A) \neq 0$. Therefore, $A$ is invertible.
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