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If A,B, and C are each nxn invertible matrices, will the product ABC be invertible?
A matrix is invertible if it has an inverse, which is another matrix that when multiplied with the original matrix results in the identity matrix (a square matrix with 1's on the main diagonal and 0's everywhere else). This means that the original matrix can be "undone" or reversed, similar to how multiplying by a number's reciprocal "undoes" multiplication.
One way to determine if a matrix is invertible is by calculating its determinant. If the determinant is non-zero, the matrix is invertible. Another way is to check if the matrix has linearly independent columns or rows. If both conditions are met, then the matrix is invertible.
Invertible matrices have many applications in mathematics, engineering, and science. They are used in solving systems of linear equations, calculating areas and volumes, and in computer graphics and cryptography. Invertible matrices also have a special property that allows for efficient computation of their inverse.
Yes, a product of invertible matrices can still be invertible. In fact, the inverse of a product of matrices is equal to the product of their individual inverses in reverse order. This property is known as the inverse of a product property.
If one of the matrices in a product of invertible matrices is not invertible (also known as singular), then the entire product is also not invertible. This is because the inverse of a singular matrix does not exist. However, the remaining matrices in the product may still be invertible, and their inverse can be calculated separately.