Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032198238X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32198-238-4

Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.2 Exercises - Page 178: 33

Answer

Use theorem 6: $$\det(AB)=\det(A)\det(B)=\det(B)\det(A)=\det(BA)$$

Work Step by Step

We make use of theorem 6, which holds since both $A$ and $B$ are square matrices: $$\det(AB)=\det(A)\det(B)$$ It follows from commutativity of the real, and complex, numbers that $$\det(A)\det(B)=\det(B)\det(A)$$ We now use theorem 6 again, and put the whole thing together: $$\det(AB)=\det(A)\det(B)=\det(B)\det(A)=\det(BA)$$ Since we have said nothing of wether $AB=BA$, this holds for any two square matrices.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.