Linear Algebra Done Right · Problem 9C.3

Operators on Real Vector Spaces — Sheldon Axler

Mathematics — Linear Algebra · determinants

Problem

Suppose T∈L(V)T \in \mathcal{L}(V) is nilpotent. Prove that det⁡(I+T)=1\det(I + T) = 1.

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