Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Matrix Algebra - 2.1 Exercises - Page 102: 9

Answer

$k=5$

Work Step by Step

$AB=\begin{bmatrix}23&-10+5k\\-9&15+k\end{bmatrix}$ $BA=\begin{bmatrix}23&15\\6-3k&15+k\end{bmatrix}$ $AB=BA\implies -10+5k=15$ AND $-9=6-3k$ AND $15+k=15+k$, all of which are solved by $k=5$.
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