Matrices & Determinants
Properties of matrix algebra
nta_pyq_2023_jan
Grade 12

Question:

If A and B are two non-zero $n \times n$ matrices such that $A^2 + B = A^2 B$, then
AB = I
A^2B = I
A^2 = I or B = I
A^2B = BA^2

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Rearrange the equation to factor and use properties of identity matrix
From $A^2 + B = A^2B$: $A^2 - A^2B + B = 0 \Rightarrow A^2(I - B) = -B \Rightarrow A^2(B-I) = B$. Also rearranging: $A^2 + B = A^2B \Rightarrow A^2 = A^2B - B = B(A^2 - I) \Rightarrow A^2 = BA^2 - B$. Adding original: $A^2 + B = A^2B$ and $A^2 = BA^2 - B$ gives $A^2B = BA^2$. Answer: (4)
Correct Answer: $A^2B = BA^2$

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