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Matrix commutation with an inverse (AB=BA⟹AB−1=B−1A)

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If two square matrices satisfy AB=BA and B is invertible, multiplication on the left and right by B−1 gives B−1A=AB−1. Consequently a polynomial in a matrix commutes with the matrix inverse of any invertible polynomial in the same matrix.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the year 2 of the natural sciences course of the University of Cambridge / 2016 / Paper 1 / 5 / a / Solution

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