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R309Recorded argument

Every nonsingular Fibonacci-sum matrix is unimodular

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For every n, the determinant of M_n is 0, 1, or -1.

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Recorded status: supported

Recorded scope: every matrix size n >= 1

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  "kind": "universal",
  "statement": "every matrix size n >= 1"
}

Originating problem: Determinants of the Fibonacci-sum matrix

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Recorded relationships: Fibonacci-sum indicator determinant conjecture

Authored record and scope
Authored title
Every nonsingular Fibonacci-sum matrix is unimodular
Record type
claim
Stored status
supported
Evidence grade
mathematical_argument
Recorded scope data
{ "kind": "universal", "statement": "every matrix size n >= 1" }
Linked research record IDs
fib-problem-determinant-range

2Authored explanation

This follows immediately if the recorded total-unimodularity argument passes independent review.

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3Evidence

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Verification source: mathoverflow.net ↗, research/fibonacci/total_unimodularity_proof.md

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