Proving Linear Algebra Statement: A and B in Mn(R) with B invertible

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Homework Statement



If A and B [tex]\in[/tex] Mn(R) and B is invertible

show that

l A-cI l = l B-1AB-cI l

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The Attempt at a Solution



i've no idea how to prove this. can give me any clue?

l AI-cI l = l ABB-1-cI l

am i in the right way?
 
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recall that for square matrices

[tex] <br /> det(AB) = det(A)det(B)<br /> [/tex]

and for an invertible square matrix,

[tex] <br /> det(B^{-1}) = det(B)^{-1}<br /> [/tex]

How can you apply these?