A square matrix S is called "skew-symmetric" if ST = -S. Let A be a square matrix and define B = A - AT. Prove that B is skew-symmetric.

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A square matrix S is called "skew-symmetric" if ST = -S. Let A be a square matrix and define B = A - AT.
Prove that B is skew-symmetric.
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