Proving Properties of Non-Square Matrices

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In summary, to prove that a non-square matrix cannot have both a left and a right inverse, one can construct a non-square matrix and attempt to find its inverse, which will lead to a contradiction. Similarly, to prove that a non-square matrix has infinitely many left or right inverses, one can again construct a non-square matrix and find that multiple inverses can be obtained. Finally, if the number of rows of a non-square matrix is less than the number of columns, it will only have a right inverse if the rank of the matrix equals the number of rows.
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I need help proving the following:

1 A non-square matrix cannot have both a left and a right inverse
2 If a non-square matrix has a left(right) inverse, it has infinitely many.
3 If m<n, a non-square matrix has a right inverse if and only if rank A=m
 
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mathguy34 said:
I need help proving the following:

1 A non-square matrix cannot have both a left and a right inverse
2 If a non-square matrix has a left(right) inverse, it has infinitely many.
3 If m<n, a non-square matrix has a right inverse if and only if rank A=m

construct a non square matrix and try to find its inverse and see what happens.
 
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Okay, but how does that show point 1 and 3
 

1. What are non-square matrices?

Non-square matrices are matrices that do not have an equal number of rows and columns. They can have any number of rows and columns, as long as the number of rows is not equal to the number of columns.

2. How can we prove properties of non-square matrices?

To prove properties of non-square matrices, we can use different methods such as finding determinants, calculating eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and performing matrix operations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

3. What is the determinant of a non-square matrix?

The determinant of a non-square matrix is a scalar value that represents the matrix's size and shape. It is calculated by multiplying the elements of the matrix and then subtracting the product of the elements in the opposite diagonal.

4. Can non-square matrices have inverse matrices?

No, non-square matrices do not have inverse matrices. Only square matrices with a non-zero determinant have inverse matrices.

5. How can we use non-square matrices in real-life applications?

Non-square matrices are commonly used in computer graphics, data analysis, and statistics. They can also be used to represent and manipulate data in scientific and engineering calculations.

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