-{(8 Let R=< a-b b : a, b ER . Endow R with the standard matrix addition and multiplication operations. i. Write down proofs of both closure laws for R. ii. Is R a commutative ring? Justify your answer. (You need not write out a full proof.)

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Let R=<
: a, b ER .Endow R with the standard matrix addition and multiplication operations.
i. Write down proofs of both closure laws for R.
ii. Is R a commutative ring? Justify your answer. (You need not write out a full proof.)
Transcribed Image Text:-{(8 a=b) Let R=< : a, b ER .Endow R with the standard matrix addition and multiplication operations. i. Write down proofs of both closure laws for R. ii. Is R a commutative ring? Justify your answer. (You need not write out a full proof.)
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