$A$ is a square anti symmetric matrix with dimension $n\times n$.
It is known that $n$ is an odd number. Prove that $A$ is not invertible.
How do I prove this? any hints please?
$A$ is a square anti symmetric matrix with dimension $n\times n$.
It is known that $n$ is an odd number. Prove that $A$ is not invertible.
How do I prove this? any hints please?
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$$\det(A)=\det(A^T)=\det(-A)=(-1)^n\det(A)=-\det(A)$$ since $n$ is odd. hence $$\det(A)=0$$