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Let A = . Express A as sum of two matrices such that one is symmetric and the other is skew symmetric. OR If A = , verify that - 4A - 5I = 0
Solution:
A = A' = Now, A can be written as: A = A + A' + A - A' A + A' = = = A + A' = = = P, say Now, P' = Thus, P = A + A' is a symmetric matrix. Now, A - A' = = A - A' = = Q, say Now, Q' = = - = - Q Thus, Q = A - A' is a skew symmetric matrix. ∴ A = = + OR = = =
= 4A = =
= 5I = 5 = - 4A - 5I = - - =
= = 0 = R.H.S.
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