7. Let M be the set of all n x n matrices. Define a relation on ~ on M by A B there exists an invertible matrix P such that A = P BP. Show that ~ is an equivalence relation.
7. Let M be the set of all n x n matrices. Define a relation on ~ on M by A B there exists an invertible matrix P such that A = P BP. Show that ~ is an equivalence relation.
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I know that in order to show an equivalence relation I need to check for (1) reflexivity, (2) Symmetry, and (3) transitivity. I just cant figure out how to prove those things for this problem. (Problem attached.)
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A relation ~ is said to be an equivalent relation if it hold following three properties
(1) reflexivity, (2) Symmetry, and (3) transitivity
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