Prove this equality: $det(\mathrm I_n-\mathbf A\mathbf B)=2^n$

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If $\mathbf A$ and $\mathbf B$ are square matrices ($n$ dimensional) which verifies $\mathbf A\mathbf B=-\mathrm I_n$, then prove that: $$det(\mathrm I_n-\mathbf A\mathbf B)=2^n$$

I'm struggling on this problem, because I can't find a link to $2^n$. So, I need a quick hint.

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You look for $\det (2 I_n)$ which's clearly equal to $2^n$.