Eigenvalues of 2 matrices are equal

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The discussion centers on proving that two eigenvalues of matrices A and B are equal. Matrix A is defined as a 4x4 matrix with specific entries, while matrix B is a 4x4 matrix with a distinct structure. The user has derived partial results involving the eigenvalues e, f, g, h for matrix A and i, j, k, l for matrix B, establishing relationships such as e+f+g+h=a+d and i+j=a+d, with k=l=0. However, the user seeks a complete proof demonstrating the equality of the eigenvalues of both matrices.

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Hi all,

I have two matrices
A=0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
a b a b
c d c d
and B=0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 a b
0 0 c d
I need to prove that two eigenvalues of A and two eigenvalues of B are equal. I tried to take the determinant of A-λI and B-λI and solve them but the result is not complete, the result that I got is
if e,f,g,h are eigenvalues of A and i,j,k,l are eigenvalues of B then
e+f+g+h=a+d;
i+j=a+d, k=l=0;
e*f*g*h=i*j;
efg+fgh+efh+egh=-2ij

Can anyone get me the complete result that is two eigenvalues of A and B are equal?

Thanks
 
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