Problem 4. Let A and B be 3 x 3 matrices with det(A) = 4 and det (B) = 5. Compute the following determinants: (i) det (2AB), (ii) det(AB-¹A).

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Problem 4. Let A and B be 3 x 3 matrices with det(A) = 4 and det (B) = 5. Compute
the following determinants: (i) det (2AB), (ii) det(AB−¹A).
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 4. Let A and B be 3 x 3 matrices with det(A) = 4 and det (B) = 5. Compute the following determinants: (i) det (2AB), (ii) det(AB−¹A).
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