Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Matrix Algebra - 2.3 Exercises - Page 117: 20

Answer

PROOF: If $n \times n$ matrices $E$ and $F$ have the property that $EF=I$, then $E$ and $F$ commute.

Work Step by Step

For some $\vec{x}$ in $\mathbb{R}^n$, let: $$\vec{b}=F\vec{x}$$ Because $F$ is a $n\times n$ matrix. The product $\vec{b}$ is also in $\mathbb{R}^n$. $$E(F\vec{x})=E\vec{b}$$ Also, according to associative law of matrix multiplication: $$E(F\vec{x})=(EF)\vec{x}=I\vec{x}=\vec{x}$$ In conclusion: $$\vec{x} \mapsto F\vec{x}=\vec{b}$$ $$\vec{b} \mapsto E\vec{b}=\vec{x}$$ E F commute.
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