Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
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Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.2 Properties of Determinants - Problems - Page 220: 40

Answer

$\det (2B)^{-1}(AB)^T=\frac{5}{16}$

Work Step by Step

Since $A$ and $B$ are $4 \times 4$ matrix $\det ((2B)^{-1}(AB)^T)=\det ((2B)^{-1}\det (AB)^T)=\frac{1}{\det (2B)}.\det (AB)=\frac{1}{2^4\det(B)}.\det (A).\det (B)=\frac{1}{16.3}.5.3=\frac{5}{16}$
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