What is the relationship between A and A^TA?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between a matrix A and its transpose multiplied by its inverse, specifically focusing on the computation of A^TA given A^−1. The context includes matrix algebra and properties of inverses and transposes.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants explore the calculation of A^TA based on the provided inverse matrix A^−1. There is also a question regarding the properties of inverses, specifically (A^-1)^-1. Some participants discuss the implications of these calculations in the context of a past midterm and upcoming final.

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The discussion includes attempts to clarify the relationship between A and A^TA, with some participants providing insights into the computation process. There is acknowledgment of the need to show work in homework contexts, and while one participant claims to have figured out the relationship, there is no explicit consensus on the final outcome.

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3. a) Assume that A^−1 =

1 0 1
2 1 3
1 0 2

Determine the matrix A^TA
 
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what is (A^-1)^-1
 
Are these homework problems? If so, you should move these questions here. Note that "Homework Help" has some special rules, including this: you should show some work.
 
nah it was on a past mid term that i was looking at i have a final coming up soon so i was just wondering but i figured it out after computing (A^-1)^-1

i guess that is A so I just take the transpose of that and multiply it by A
 

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