Assume that A and B are in Ma(C). Show that if Bis invertible, then there exists a scalar e e C such that A+ cB is not invertible. Hint: First, show that det(A+ tB)- det (B) - det (AB + tla). Next, use the fundamental theorem of algebra to argue that the matrix AB not invertible for c must have a complex eigenvalue . Conclude that A+ cBis A.

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Assume that A and B are in M(C). Show that if Bis invertible, then there exists a scalarCE C such
that A + cB is not invertible.
Hint: First, show that det (A + tB)- det(B) - det (AB+ tl). Next, use the fundamental theorem
must have a complex eigenvalue A. Conclude that A+ cBis
-1
of algebra to argue that the matrix AB
not invertible for c=
A.
Transcribed Image Text:Assume that A and B are in M(C). Show that if Bis invertible, then there exists a scalarCE C such that A + cB is not invertible. Hint: First, show that det (A + tB)- det(B) - det (AB+ tl). Next, use the fundamental theorem must have a complex eigenvalue A. Conclude that A+ cBis -1 of algebra to argue that the matrix AB not invertible for c= A.
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