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If A and B are square matrices such that \( B = -A^{-1}BA \), \(\text{ then }\) \( (A + B)^2 \) is
If A and B are square matrices such that \( B = -A^{-1}BA \), \(\text{ then }\) \( (A + B)^2 \) is
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To expand matrix expressions like \( (A + B)^2 \), apply standard algebraic expansion rules while remembering the properties of matrices, including inverse and multiplication.
Updated On: Oct 18, 2025
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- \( A^2 + B^2 \)
- \( A^2 + 2AB + B^2 \)
- \( A + B \)
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: The given condition is:
\[ B = -A^{-1}BA \] Step 2: To find \( (A + B)^2 \), expand the expression: \[ (A + B)^2 = A^2 + 2AB + B^2 \] Step 3: Use the given equation \( B = -A^{-1}BA \). Substitute \( B \) into the expansion: \[ (A + (-A^{-1}BA))^2 = A^2 + 2A(-A^{-1}BA) + (-A^{-1}BA)^2 \] Step 4: Simplify the expression: - \( 2A(-A^{-1}BA) = -2AB \) - \( (-A^{-1}BA)^2 = B^2 \) because multiplying a square of a matrix does not change its squared form. Thus, we get: \[ (A + B)^2 = A^2 + B^2 \] Therefore, the correct answer is (b) \( A^2 + B^2 \).
\[ B = -A^{-1}BA \] Step 2: To find \( (A + B)^2 \), expand the expression: \[ (A + B)^2 = A^2 + 2AB + B^2 \] Step 3: Use the given equation \( B = -A^{-1}BA \). Substitute \( B \) into the expansion: \[ (A + (-A^{-1}BA))^2 = A^2 + 2A(-A^{-1}BA) + (-A^{-1}BA)^2 \] Step 4: Simplify the expression: - \( 2A(-A^{-1}BA) = -2AB \) - \( (-A^{-1}BA)^2 = B^2 \) because multiplying a square of a matrix does not change its squared form. Thus, we get: \[ (A + B)^2 = A^2 + B^2 \] Therefore, the correct answer is (b) \( A^2 + B^2 \).
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