Maximal left ideal of matrix ring

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The discussion centers on the properties of maximal left ideals in the matrix ring \( R = M_n(F_q) \) over a finite field \( F_q \). It establishes that every matrix of rank \( n-1 \) within any maximal left ideal generates that ideal. Additionally, it confirms that the number of generator matrices in a maximal left ideal \( RE_{11} + ... + RE_{n-1,n-1} \) is consistent with the count of matrices that can serve as generators. The proofs for these statements are referenced in two academic papers.

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let R be a matrix ring over a finite field \LARGE F_{q} , i.e. \Large R=M_{n}(\LARGE F_{q}). then
1.Every matrix of rank n-1 in any maximal left ideal generates the maximal left ideal.
2.moreover,the number of matrices in every maximal left ideal that can be a generator is the same as the number of the generator matrices in the maximal left ideal \LARGE RE_{11}+...+RE_{n-1,n-1} (where \LARGE E_{ij} is n*n matrix whose ij th element is 1 and the others are 0)

what is the proof of the above statements .
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