Thread: Eigenvalues without using determinants

Hello

I had a linear algebra teacher (a long time ago) who said there was a simpler way to obtain eigenvalues, without using determinants. I wonder what that method is. Can anyone point me to a book where I can find it?

Thank you.

Originally Posted by ModusPonens

Hello

I had a linear algebra teacher (a long time ago) who said there was a simpler way to obtain eigenvalues, without using determinants. I wonder what that method is. Can anyone point me to a book where I can find it?

Thank you.

I think what you are looking for could be found here: Down with Determinants!