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Let A and B are two `3xx3` non-zero real matrices and `AB=0`, then which of the following option is correct ?

A

`AX=B` has unique solution

B

`AX=B` has infinite solutions

C

B is invertible

D

`adj(A)B` is invertible

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the condition given: \( AB = 0 \) where \( A \) and \( B \) are both \( 3 \times 3 \) non-zero real matrices. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Condition**: We have two matrices \( A \) and \( B \) such that their product is the zero matrix. This means that the columns of \( B \) must lie in the null space of \( A \). 2. **Determinant Properties**: We know that if \( AB = 0 \), then the determinant of the product can be expressed as: \[ \text{det}(AB) = \text{det}(A) \cdot \text{det}(B) = 0 \] Since \( A \) and \( B \) are non-zero matrices, at least one of the determinants must be zero. 3. **Analyzing Determinants**: - If \( \text{det}(A) \neq 0 \), then \( A \) is invertible. However, if \( A \) is invertible, then \( AB = 0 \) implies \( B = 0 \), which contradicts the condition that \( B \) is a non-zero matrix. - Therefore, we conclude that \( \text{det}(A) = 0 \). 4. **Conclusion about Matrix B**: - Similarly, if \( \text{det}(B) \neq 0 \), then \( B \) would be invertible, leading to \( A = 0 \), which again contradicts the non-zero condition. - Hence, we also conclude that \( \text{det}(B) = 0 \). 5. **Final Statement**: Since both \( \text{det}(A) = 0 \) and \( \text{det}(B) = 0 \), both matrices \( A \) and \( B \) are singular. This means that there are infinitely many solutions for the equation \( AB = 0 \) since both matrices can be chosen from a set of singular matrices. ### Conclusion: The correct option is that both \( A \) and \( B \) have determinants equal to zero, leading to infinitely many solutions.
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