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If matrix A such that A2=2AI, where I is the identity matrix, then for n2, where nN;An is equal to

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nA(n1)I
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nAI
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2n1A(n1)I
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2n1AI
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Solution

The correct option is A nA(n1)I
Given:
A2=2AI

A3=A2A=(2AI)A=2A2IA=2A2A=2(2AI)A
A3=3A2I

A4=(A2)(A2)=(2AI)(2AI)=4A24AI+I=4(2AI)4A+I
A4=4A3I
... and so on...

According to the pattern, we can say that
An=nA(n1)I

Hence, option A.

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