andB are distinct (not equal) square matrices of the same size (n×n for some n), andA−B is not invertible, then at least one of A orB is not invertible. is the above statement true or false

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If A andB are distinct (not equal) square matrices of the same size (n×n for some n), andA−B is not invertible, then at least one of A orB is not invertible.

is the above statement true or false

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