3. Problem 3 Let A, B be n x n matrices such that A is invertible and B is not invertible. Is it true that AB is always non-invertible? If false, give an example, if true, argue why.

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Answer problem 3

### Matrix Problems

**(a)** 
\[
\begin{pmatrix}
-5 & 1 \\
-6 & 1
\end{pmatrix}
\]

**(b)** 
\[
\begin{pmatrix}
1 & -2 & 3 \\
2 & -5 & 10 \\
0 & 0 & 1
\end{pmatrix}
\]

**(c)** 
\[
\begin{pmatrix}
1 & 2 & 1 \\
1 & 0 & 1 \\
1 & 1 & 1
\end{pmatrix}
\]

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### Problem 3

Let \( A, B \) be \( n \times n \) matrices such that \( A \) is invertible and \( B \) is not invertible. Is it true that \( AB \) is always non-invertible? If false, give an example, if true, argue why.
Transcribed Image Text:### Matrix Problems **(a)** \[ \begin{pmatrix} -5 & 1 \\ -6 & 1 \end{pmatrix} \] **(b)** \[ \begin{pmatrix} 1 & -2 & 3 \\ 2 & -5 & 10 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix} \] **(c)** \[ \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \end{pmatrix} \] --- ### Problem 3 Let \( A, B \) be \( n \times n \) matrices such that \( A \) is invertible and \( B \) is not invertible. Is it true that \( AB \) is always non-invertible? If false, give an example, if true, argue why.
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