If A and B are symmetric matrices of the same order, which one of the following is not correct?
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4 marks, −1MathematicsMatrices, determinants and linear systemsMatrix operations and special matricesModerateabout 1 min
CUET-PG 2025 Question 24: Matrices, determinants and linear systems
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If A and B are symmetric matrices of the same order, which one of the following is not correct? (A) A + B is a symmetric matrix. (B) AB + BA is a symmetric matrix. (C) A + Aᵀ and B + Bᵀ are symmetric matrices. (D) AB - BA is a symmetric matrix.
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Adding, multiplying and transposing matrices, and the matrices with special properties.
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