Question 2. Let P be an orthogonal matrix. (a) Prove that det P = 1 or det P = -1. (b) If det P = -1, show that I+P has no inverse. Hint. Show that P"(I +P) = (I + P)'.

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Question 2. Let P be an orthogonal matrix.
(a) Prove that det P = 1 or det P = –1.
(b) If det P = -1, show that I+P has no inverse. Hint. Show that P"(I +P) = (I+ P)".
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2. Let P be an orthogonal matrix. (a) Prove that det P = 1 or det P = –1. (b) If det P = -1, show that I+P has no inverse. Hint. Show that P"(I +P) = (I+ P)".
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