If A is a 2x2 matrix with eigenvalues 1 and -1, what is the determinant of A?

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If A is a 2x2 matrix with eigenvalues 1 and -1, what is the determinant of A?
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Q: If A is a 2x2 matrix with eigenvalues 1 and -1, what is the determinant of A?
Solution: The determinant of a matrix is the product of its eigenvalues. Thus, det(A) = 1 * (-1) = -1.
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