Proof of the rank-trace theorem

· John Cook · Sept. 5, 2026, 5:22 p.m.
Math linear algebra mathematics linear algebra Proofs rank-trace theorem
Summary
This blog post presents a proof of the rank-trace theorem for real symmetric matrices, building upon previous discussions related to its motivation and applications. It includes a terse proof involving the diagonalization of the matrix.
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