rank of a matrix | Problems in Mathematics

08/07/2016

Inequality Regarding Ranks of Matrices

Problem 58

Let $A$ be an $n \times n$ matrix over a field $K$. Prove that
\[\rk(A^2)-\rk(A^3)\leq \rk(A)-\rk(A^2),\] where $\rk(B)$ denotes the rank of a matrix $B$.

(University of California, Berkeley, Qualifying Exam)

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Linear Algebra

08/01/2016

Find the Rank of the Matrix $A+I$ if Eigenvalues of $A$ are $1, 2, 3, 4, 5$

Problem 35

Let $A$ be an $n$ by $n$ matrix with entries in complex numbers $\C$. Its only eigenvalues are $1,2,3,4,5$, possibly with multiplicities. What is the rank of the matrix $A+I_n$, where $I_n$ is the identity $n$ by $n$ matrix.

(UCB-University of California, Berkeley, Exam)

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