hahatyshka Messages 5 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Sep 29, 2009 #1 how can i show that a determinant is divisible by a number, without directly evaluating the determinant?
how can i show that a determinant is divisible by a number, without directly evaluating the determinant?
Hurkyl Staff Emeritus Science Advisor Gold Member Messages 14,922 Reaction score 28 Sep 29, 2009 #2 You could work modulo that number, and use your favorite method to show the determinant is zero.