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[lumer26]

determine X and Y so that the matrices commute

 

[MathLover1]

to commute 2x=1 and 2y+1=0

so, x=1/2 and y=-1/2

check:

 

[nycmathguy]

determine X and Y so that the matrices commute
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This thread belongs in the Linear and Abstract Algebra forum.

 

[nycmathguy]

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to commute 2x=1 and 2y+1=0

so, x=1/2 and y=-1/2

check:

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If you know linear algebra, I may want to tackle this course after calculus.