The 2×2 matrices A and B are given by
A=(1324),B=(0213),
and I2 denotes the 2×2 identity matrix.
(a) Simplify and calculate the matrix S=2(A+B)−3B+4I2.
(b) Show that 2(A+B)−3B=2A−B and confirm this equality with the given matrices.
(c) Find the trace of the matrix S obtained in part (i).