Let A and B be n × n matrices such that AB is invertible. Show that A must be invertible. You cannot use Theorem 6(b), because you cannot assume that A and B are invertible.

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Let A and B be n × n matrices such that AB is invertible. Show that A must be invertible. You
cannot use Theorem 6(b), because you cannot assume that A and B are invertible. 

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