Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that Atr A = 4I3. Prove that det A = ±8. (Here, I3 is the 3 x 3 identity matrix and Atr is the transpose of A.)

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Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that Atr A = 4I3. Prove that
det A = ±8.
(Here, I3 is the 3 x 3 identity matrix and Atr is the transpose of A.)
Transcribed Image Text:Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that Atr A = 4I3. Prove that det A = ±8. (Here, I3 is the 3 x 3 identity matrix and Atr is the transpose of A.)
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