Given A matrix is nxn and two of its rows are identical, how do I prove that its determinant is 0 using the determinant's properties?

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Chapter7: Systems Of Equations And Inequalities
Section7.8: Solving Systems With Cramer's Rule
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Given A matrix is nxn and two of its rows are identical, how do I prove that its determinant is 0 using the determinant's properties?

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