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Show that the matrix A = [(0, 1, –1),(–1, 0, 1),(1, –1, 0)] is a skew symmetric matrix.

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Show that the matrix  A = `[(0, 1, -1),(-1, 0, 1),(1, -1, 0)]` is a skew symmetric matrix.

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Solution

Given, A = `[(0, 1, -1),(-1, 0, 1),(1, -1, 0)]`

So, –A = `[(0, -1, 1),(1, 0, -1),(-1, 1, 0)] = -[(0, 1, -1),(-1, 0, 1),(1, -1, 0)]`

∵ A' = –A Hence, it is proved that the matrix

A = `[(0, 1, -1),(-1, 0, 1),(1, -1, 0)]` is a skew symmetric matrix.

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Chapter 3: Matrices - EXERCISE 3.3 [Page 67]

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Chapter 3 Matrices
EXERCISE 3.3 | Q 7. (ii) | Page 67

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