Let A be a nilpotent matrix of index m. If (I−A)n=I+A+A2+⋯+Am−1, where I is the identity matrix of order same as matrix A, then the value of n is
A
m
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B
m−1
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C
−1
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D
1
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Solution
The correct option is C−1 A is nilpotent matrix of index m. ⇒Am=O
Let B=I+A+A2+⋯+Am−1
Post-multiplying with (I−A) on both sides, B(I−A)=(I+A+A2+⋯+Am−1)(I−A) ⇒B(I−A)=I+A+A2+⋯+Am−1−(A+A2+⋯+Am−1+Am) ⇒B(I−A)=I−Am ⇒B(I−A)=I ⇒B=(I−A)−1 ∴n=−1