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For a positive-dimensional finite-dimensional operator, Tadj⁡(T)=adj⁡(T)T=det⁡(T)I

Statement

Let T:V→V be a linear operator on a finite-dimensional vector space over a field, with dim⁡V≥1. Then

T∘adj⁡(T)=adj⁡(T)∘T=det⁡(T)IV.

Facts & Assumptions

Given: T,V as in the statement and an ordered basis B.

[L1]

For a positive-sized square matrix A, Aadj⁡(A)=adj⁡(A)A=det⁡(A)I (For every positive-sized square matrix over a commutative ring, Aadj⁡(A)=adj⁡(A)A=det⁡(A)I).

[L2]

The matrix of a composite is the product of the representing matrices ([S∘T]BD=[S]CD[T]BC).

Proof

technique · direct
1.1

Put A=[T]B. By [F1] and [L2], the matrices of T∘adj⁡(T) and adj⁡(T)∘T are respectively Aadj⁡(A) and adj⁡(A)A.

F1L2
2.1

By [L1], both matrices in step 1.1 equal det⁡(A)In, which equals det⁡(T)In by [L3].

step 1.1L1L3
3.1

Equality of representing matrices gives both asserted operator identities.

step 2.1L4∎

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