Matrix A is equivalent to matrix B, written A B, if there exist nonsingular matrices P and Q such that B = PAQ. Prove that z is an equivalence relation; that is, (a) AzA, (b) If A z B, then BzA, (c) If A z B and Bz C, then A C.

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Matrix A is equivalent to matrix B, written A z B, if there exist nonsingular matrices P and Q such that
B = PAQ. Prove that z is an equivalence relation; that is,
(a) AzA, (b) If A z B, then BzA, (c) If A z B and Bz C, then A C.
Transcribed Image Text:Matrix A is equivalent to matrix B, written A z B, if there exist nonsingular matrices P and Q such that B = PAQ. Prove that z is an equivalence relation; that is, (a) AzA, (b) If A z B, then BzA, (c) If A z B and Bz C, then A C.
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