Prove the following A(rB)= r(AB)= (rA)B where r and s are real numbers and A and B are matrices

Josalynn

Josalynn

Answered question

2021-02-14

Prove the following
A(rB)= r(AB)= (rA)B
where r and s are real numbers and A and B are matrices

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grbavit

grbavit

Skilled2021-02-15Added 109 answers

Given that r is a real number and that A and B are matrices
Think about the matrix A is of order.
m×n 
and now let's have a look at the matrix B is of order.
n×m 
A(rB)=Am×n(rB)n×m 
Consequently, the outcome for A(rB) will be in order.
m×m 
(rA)B=(rA)m×nBn×m 
Consequently, the outcome for (rA)B will be in order.
m×m 
Because the outcomes for the first three are in order
m×m 
So, A(rB)= r(AB)= (rA)B

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