A linear Algebra Problem (3x3 Matrix)

In summary, the homework statement is to prove that the determinant of a 3x3 matrix with specific values for the elements is equal to 0, and the homework equations include a formula for calculating the determinant and some trigonometric identities. The person has made an attempt but has not found a solution yet.
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Homework Statement


I want to proove the determinant of the following 3x3 matrix is 0.

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tanA tanB tanC

tan2A tan2B tan2C

where A+B+C=2pi.


Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution



Sorry I have attempted but found no way closed to the solution.
 

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If you want to do it then you first have to attempt to do it and you have shown no attempt. Under "relevant equations" you might put something like
[tex]\left|\begin{array}{ccc}a & b & c \\ d & e & f \\ g & h & i\end{array}\right|= a\left|\begin{array}{cc}e & f \\ h & i\end{array}\right|- b\left|\begin{array}{cc}d & f \\ g & i\end{array}\right|+ c\left|\begin{array}{cc}d & e \\ g & h\end{array}\right|[/tex]
as well as some trig identities like
[tex]tan(2A)= \frac{2tan(A)}{1+ tan^2(A)}[/tex]
 
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HallsofIvy said:
If you want to do it then you first have to attempt to do it and you have shown no attempt. Under "relevant equations" you might put something like
[tex]\left|\begin{array}{ccc}a & b & c \\ d & e & f \\ g & h & i\end{array}\right|= a\left|\begin{array}{cc}e & f \\ h & i\end{array}\right|- b\left|\begin{array}{cc}d & f \\ g & i\end{array}\right|+ c\left|\begin{array}{cc}d & e \\ g & h\end{array}\right|[/tex]
as well as some trig identities like
[tex]tan(2A)= \frac{2tan(A)}{1+ tan^2(A)}[/tex]

Sorry it is my bad. Thanks!
 
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What is a 3x3 matrix?

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