Let A, B and C be square matrices of the same size. Prove that if A is symmetric then BABT is symmetric. Prove that if A and B are symmetric, then AB is symmetric if and only if A and B commute.

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Let A, B and C be square matrices of the same size.

Prove that if A is symmetric then BABT is symmetric.

Prove that if A and B are symmetric, then AB is symmetric if and only if A and B commute.

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