Let A,B be square matrices. A != 0 (as a matrix) and A^2=AB. How can I prove that |(A−B)|=0?

Laila Murphy

Laila Murphy

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2022-11-16

Let A , B be square matrices. A 0 (as a matrix) and A 2 = A B. How can I prove that | ( A B ) | = 0? I think that key is a chain | ( A B ) | = = | ( B A ) | but not sure if it's the right way. And prove that 0 is A-eigenvalue.

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motylowceyvy

motylowceyvy

Beginner2022-11-17Added 19 answers

A 2 = A B A A A B = 0 A ( A B ) = 0 A 0 therefore, A B = 0 Now for eigenvalues.  Let  A v = λ v A 2 v = A λ v = λ 2 v But we also have ( A 2 ) v = 0 v = 0 , Since  A 2  is 0. Now we have 2 equations. A 2 v = λ 2 v = 0 Therefore  λ  must be 0. Hope this helps

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