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Prove that the similar matrices $B=S^{-1} A S$ have the same determinant: $\operatorname{det} A=\operatorname{det} B$.
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Two matrices \(A\) and \(B\) are similar if there exists an invertible matrix \(S\) such that \(B = S^{-1}AS\). Show more…
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