Determine whether the following statement is true or false: If both matrices A of the size 3 x 3 and B of the size 3 x 3 are non-invertible (singular) then a matrix AB (if possible) must be also non- invertible (singular). Select one: O True O False

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Determine whether the following statement is
true or false:
If both matrices A of the size 3 × 3 and B of the
size 3 x 3 are non-invertible (singular) then a
matrix AB (if possible) must be also non-
invertible (singular).
Select one:
True
O False
Transcribed Image Text:Determine whether the following statement is true or false: If both matrices A of the size 3 × 3 and B of the size 3 x 3 are non-invertible (singular) then a matrix AB (if possible) must be also non- invertible (singular). Select one: True O False
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