Is L(A) = P^-1AP an Invertible Linear Operator?

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The discussion centers on proving that the linear operator L(A) = P^-1AP is invertible, where P is a nonsingular matrix in Mnn. Participants highlight that a function is invertible if it is one-to-one, and suggest demonstrating this by finding the inverse or showing that the determinant of the operator is non-zero. The determinant relationship det(P^-1AP) = det(P^-1)det(A)det(P) is emphasized, reinforcing that the product of invertible matrices remains invertible.

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Let P belongs to Mnn be a nonsingular matrix and Let L:Mnn>>>Mnn be given by L(A) = P^-1AP for all A in Mnn. Prove that L is an invertible linear operator.
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Generally, a function is invertible if it is 1-1. Show that.
 
I think the best way to show something is invertible is to show its inverse!
What is [itex](P^{-1}AP)(P^{-1}A^{-1}P)[/itex]? What is [itex](P^{-1}A^{-1}P)(P^{-1}AP)[/itex].

Or, since these are matrices, you could show that its determinant is not 0.
[tex]det(P^{-1}AP}= det(P^{-1})det(A)det(P)[/tex]

Or, because of that, any product of invertible matrices is invertible.
 

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