If an operator commutes, its inverse commutes

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If an operator \( T \) on a Hilbert space commutes with another operator \( S \) and \( T \) is invertible, then the inverse operator \( T^{-1} \) also commutes with \( S \). The proof begins with the equality \( TS = ST \), leading to the conclusion that \( T^{-1}S = ST^{-1} \). This establishes that \( T^{-1} \) maintains the commutative property with \( S \), confirming the relationship between invertible operators and their inverses in the context of operator theory.

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Prove that if operator on a hilbert space $T$ commutes with an operator $S$ and $T$ is invertible, then $T^{-1}$ commutes with $S$.

$T^{-1}S$=$T^{-1}T^{-1}TS$=$T^{-1}T^{-1}ST$
 
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Boromir said:
Prove that if operator on a hilbert space $T$ commutes with an operator $S$ and $T$ is invertible, then $T^{-1}$ commutes with $S$.

$T^{-1}S$=$T^{-1}T^{-1}TS$=$T^{-1}T^{-1}ST$

Start with $TS = ST$ so $T^{-1}TS = T^{-1}ST$. This simplifies to $S = T^{-1}ST$ so ...
 

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