Is the Determinant of a Symmetric Matrix with Zero Diagonal Elements Non-Zero?

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The determinant of a symmetric matrix with zero diagonal elements and all other elements positive is conclusively non-zero. This conclusion is based on the properties of symmetric matrices and the behavior of determinants under specific conditions. The discussion emphasizes that the non-zero determinant is distinct from matrices with identical elements, reinforcing the uniqueness of the matrix's structure.

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How to prove that the determinant of a symmetric matrix with the main diagonal elements zero and all other elements positive is not zero and different ?
 
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