Matrices and Determinants Part 1

Section: Mathematics
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Let A be a2×2 matrix with real entries. Let I be the 2×2 identity matrix. Denote by tr (A) , the sum of diagonal entries of a. Assume that a2=I.
Statement-1 : If A≠I and A≠−I, then det(A)=−1
Statement- 2 : If A≠I and A≠−I, then tr(A)≠0.
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