How to prove the statement "If = <sup>−1</sup>, and is nonsingular, then det() = det()" if it is true or false?

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Statement: If = −1, and is nonsingular, then det() = det()

Similar Example: Suppose A and B are similar matrices. Then there exists an invertible matrix P such that B = PAP-1

solution: det B = det(PAP-1) = (det P)(det A)(det P-1) = (det P)(det A)(det P)-1 = det A

Now, how can I prove the given statement above if it is true or false by using the same logic on this similar example?