Explicit expression for inverse of I-A

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An explicit expression for the inverse of (I-A) is derived as (I+A+A^2+...+A^(k-1)) under the condition that A is an n x n matrix and A^k = 0. The discussion highlights that while this expression is explicit, there is a desire for a more simplified form without specific knowledge of matrix A. However, participants note that the provided expression is already sufficient and explicit. Ultimately, no alternative expression beyond the summation is identified.
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Hello,
This is not a homework exercise, so I decided to post it here. Hopefully one of you could help.
I would like to find an explicit expression for (I-A)^(-1), provided that A is a squared matrix (nxn) and A^k = 0. It is also given that I-A^k = (I-A)(I+A+A^2+...+A^(k-1)).
I understand that by definition the inverse matrix of I-A will be (I+A+A^2+...+A^(k-1)), but is there a way to arrive at a more simplified, explicit expression (yet without knowing what A is)?
 
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I don't understand why

I+A+A^2+...+A^{k-1}

isn't good enough for you. It's an explicit expression.

To my knowledge, there is no other expression.
 
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