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

Topic(s): 
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Linear Algebra

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

Identifier: 
http://www.applet-magic.com/eigenvaluestrace.htm
Subject: 
Linear Algebra
Rating: 
Average: 3.3 (44 votes)
Creator(s): 
Thayer Watkins
Cataloger: 
David Hill
Publisher: 
San José State University
Rights: 
Thayer Watkins

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dhill001@temple.edu's picture

Submitted by dhill001@temple.edu on Thu, 2014-07-31 00:25

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.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2014-07-31 00:26

Nicely example of an effective proof.