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If a and B Are Square Matrices of the Same Order Such that Ab = Ba, Then Show that (A + B)2 = A2 + 2ab + B2. - Mathematics

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If A and B are square matrices of the same order such that AB = BA, then show that (A + B)2 = A2 + 2AB + B2.

 
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Solution

(A + B)2 = (A + B)(A + B)
               = A2 + AB + BA B2
               = A2 + 2AB + B2          (∵ AB = BA)

Hence, (A + B)2 = A2 + 2AB + B2.

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Chapter 5: Algebra of Matrices - Exercise 5.3 [Page 46]

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RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 12
Chapter 5 Algebra of Matrices
Exercise 5.3 | Q 69 | Page 46
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