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juantheron
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How can i find all matrix $A$ of order $2\times 2$ that satisfy the $A^2 = \begin{pmatrix}1 & 1\\
0 & 1
\end{pmatrix}$
0 & 1
\end{pmatrix}$
jacks said:How can i find all matrix $A$ of order $2\times 2$ that satisfy the $A^2 = \begin{pmatrix}1 & 1\\
0 & 1
\end{pmatrix}$
A $2\times 2$ matrix is a rectangular array of numbers with 2 rows and 2 columns. It can be written in the form $\begin{bmatrix}a & b\\c & d\end{bmatrix}$ where $a, b, c,$ and $d$ are real numbers.
When a matrix satisfies $A^2 = A$, it means that when the matrix is multiplied by itself, the resulting matrix is equal to the original matrix. In other words, the matrix is idempotent.
There are an infinite number of $2\times 2$ matrices that satisfy $A^2 = A$. This is because any matrix with the values $a = 0, b = 0, c = 0,$ and $d = 0$ will satisfy the equation. Additionally, any matrix with the values $a = 1, b = 0, c = 0,$ and $d = 1$ will also satisfy the equation.
One example of a $2\times 2$ matrix that satisfies $A^2 = A$ is $\begin{bmatrix}1 & 0\\0 & 0\end{bmatrix}$. When this matrix is multiplied by itself, the resulting matrix is $\begin{bmatrix}1 & 0\\0 & 0\end{bmatrix}$, which is equal to the original matrix.
To find all $2\times 2$ matrices that satisfy $A^2 = A$, you can use algebraic methods such as setting up a system of equations and solving for the variables. Another method is to use geometric intuition and visualize the possible solutions on a graph. You can also use computer software or calculators to generate a list of matrices that satisfy the equation.