AB=0 but A and B different from 0

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In summary, when AB=0, it means that the product of A and B is equal to 0. This does not necessarily mean that A and B are both equal to 0, but rather that one of them must be equal to 0 in order for the equation to hold true. No, if AB=0, then one of the variables must be equal to 0. If both A and B were non-zero, then their product would also be non-zero and the equation would not hold true. The Zero Product Property states that if the product of two variables is equal to 0, then at least one of the variables must be equal to 0. This is exactly what AB=0 is telling us - that in
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Homework Statement


Need to show that if A is not invertible then exist B (nxn) such that AB=0 but B is different from 0.

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The Attempt at a Solution


Thought about writing A like E1...Ek*R where Ei are elementary matrices and R(different from I) the row reduced echelon matrice but doesn't seem.to help, any idea??
 
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Hint: a nontrivial linear combination of the columns/rows of ##A## is zero.
 
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Similar to Micromass, write the columns so that they are in the " necessary ( and non-trivial) " kernel.
 

Related to AB=0 but A and B different from 0

1. What does AB=0 mean when A and B are different from 0?

When AB=0, it means that the product of A and B is equal to 0. This does not necessarily mean that A and B are both equal to 0, but rather that one of them must be equal to 0 in order for the equation to hold true.

2. Can A and B both be non-zero if AB=0?

No, if AB=0, then one of the variables must be equal to 0. If both A and B were non-zero, then their product would also be non-zero and the equation would not hold true.

3. How does AB=0 relate to the Zero Product Property?

The Zero Product Property states that if the product of two variables is equal to 0, then at least one of the variables must be equal to 0. This is exactly what AB=0 is telling us - that in order for the equation to hold true, at least one of the variables must be equal to 0.

4. Is AB=0 a common occurrence in scientific research?

AB=0 can occur in various scientific fields, particularly in mathematical and statistical analyses. It can also arise in physical experiments where certain variables are set to 0, such as in control groups.

5. What are some real-world applications of AB=0 when A and B are different from 0?

One example of AB=0 in real-world applications is in genetics research, where the presence or absence of certain genetic traits can be represented by the values of A and B. If AB=0, it means that the two traits are mutually exclusive and cannot both be present in an individual. Another example is in economics, where AB=0 can represent the relationship between the demand and supply of a certain product, where the equilibrium price occurs when the product of the two is equal to 0.

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