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BadCats2019-09-08 23:32:10
Linear algebra
BadCats, 2019-09-08 23:32:10

Matrix determinant as sum of determinants?

Let's say there is an nx2 matrix - where n is always even. Is it possible to read the determinants of 2x2 matrices, and then add them - resulting in the determinant of the original matrix?

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Taus, 2019-09-08
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The standard matrix determinant is only defined for square matrices.

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