For any square matrix A, the matrix A − A' is always a:
For any square matrix A, the matrix A − A' is always a:
- A. Symmetric matrix
- B. Skew-symmetric matrix
- C. Zero matrix
- D. Scalar matrix
Answer: B) Skew-symmetric matrix
Explanation: Let Q = A − A'. Then Q' = (A − A')' = A' − (A')' = A' − A = −(A − A') = −Q. Thus, it is skew-symmetric.
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