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If A is a square matrix of order n × n such that |A| = λ, then write the value of |-A|.

Answer»

Since |kA| = km|A|

Given that k = -1, m = n and |A| = λ, we get

|-A| = (-1)n×λ

Hence, |-A| = λ if n is even and |-A| = -λ if n is odd.



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