Mathematics · essential
Determinant of identity and diagonal matrices for JEE
Evaluation of determinants
Formula
\(\det(I_n)=1\), and for diagonal or triangular matrix \(A\), \(\det(A)=\prod_{i=1}^{n} a_{ii}\).
Variables: \(a_{ii}\): diagonal entries.
Conditions: For square diagonal, upper triangular, or lower triangular matrices.
Fast determinant evaluation.