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If A = [[2,3],[3,5]] find determinant of:A²⁰²⁵ − 3A²⁰²⁴ + A²⁰²³
Solution:
Take A²⁰²³ common:
A²⁰²³(A² − 3A + I)
Now,
A² − 3A + I = 0
Using Cayley-Hamilton theorem,
Expression becomes:A²⁰²³ × 0
So determinant becomes:16
Answer: 16