HP 50G - Characterizing a Matrix (the Matrix NORM Menu); Function DET; Function TRACE

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Characterizing a matrix (The matrix NORM
menu)
The matrix NORM (NORMALIZE) menu is accessed through the keystroke
sequence
„´. This menu is described in detail in Chapter 10 of the
calculator’s user’s guide. Some of these functions are described next.
Function DET
Function DET calculates the determinant of a square matrix. For example,
Function TRACE
Function TRACE calculates the trace of square matrix, defined as the sum
of the elements in its main diagonal, or
.
Examples:
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=
=
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i
ii
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