Exercise 2121Linear algebra › DeterminantsL1Added 3 Nov 2026
Sylvester's determinant identity
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Statement
Let be , be . Show that
Hint
Consider the block matrices and compute its determinant in two ways.
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Solution
Block matrix. Consider
First computation. Use the block determinant formula for with invertible: . Here , so
Second computation. Alternatively, use the formula with invertible: .
Conclusion. .