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Proof of: Theorem that the Sum of the Eigenvalues of a Matrix is Equal to its Trace

Steps through the sequence of results that show that the sum of the eigenvalues is equal to the trace.

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http://www.applet-magic.com/eigenvaluestrace.htm
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Average: 3.2 (51 votes)
Creator(s): 
Thayer Watkins
Cataloger: 
David Hill
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San José State University
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Thayer Watkins

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dhill001@temple.edu's picture

A nice example of a sequence of proof steps to show that the sum of the eigenvalues is equal to the trace. Illustration of some good practices in proofs.

Anonymous's picture

Nicely example of an effective proof.