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If $A$ is an invertible symmetric matrix, what is the relationship between the definiteness of $A$ and $A^{-1} ?$
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A matrix $A$ is symmetric if it is equal to its transpose, i.e., $A = A^T$. A matrix is invertible if there exists another matrix $A^{-1}$ such that $AA^{-1} = A^{-1}A = I$, where $I$ is the identity matrix. Show more…
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