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Powering Up The Matrix (Posted on 2009-06-20) Difficulty: 3 of 5
M is a 2 x 2 matrix with each of the 4 elements being real. Can there exist an integer G ≥ 2, for which the following relationship is satisfied?

        [0    1]
MG =|        |
        [0    0]

If the answer to the above question is "no", prove it. Otherwise, cite an appropriate example.

See The Solution Submitted by K Sengupta    
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re: SolutionJer2009-06-22 13:37:20
SolutionSolutionBrian Smith2009-06-21 01:28:32
Play station??brianjn2009-06-20 11:46:49
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