Find the trace (sum of the diagonal elements) of .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. -5

  1. Step 1: Recall the definition of the trace of a square matrix: , which is the sum of its main diagonal elements.
  2. Step 2: Identify the diagonal elements: and .
  3. Step 3: Sum the diagonal entries: .
Answer
-5.

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