Let GL(n, R) be the group of all n xn matrices over R. Determine whether the set of n xn matrices with determinant -1 or 1 is a subgroup of GL(n, R).

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Let GL(n, R) be the group of all n xn matrices over R.
Determine whether the set of n xn matrices with
determinant -1 or 1 is a subgroup of GL(n, R).
Transcribed Image Text:Let GL(n, R) be the group of all n xn matrices over R. Determine whether the set of n xn matrices with determinant -1 or 1 is a subgroup of GL(n, R).
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