Determinant problem

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Problem: Given a square, m×m matrix M whose diagonal elements are each equal to m and whose non-diagonal elements are each equal to 1, calculate its determinant.

In symbols,

Δ=|m1111m1111m1111m|

What is Δ as a function of m?


Solution.