Find λ such that (An)T = λAn
Given:
\[ A \text{ is skew-symmetric } \Rightarrow A^T = -A \]
Step 1: Take Transpose of Power
\[ (A^n)^T = (A^T)^n \]
Step 2: Substitute AT = -A
\[ (A^n)^T = (-A)^n \]
\[ (A^n)^T = (-1)^n A^n \]
Conclusion:
\[ \lambda = (-1)^n \]
Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{\lambda = (-1)^n} \]
So, λ = 1 if n is even and λ = -1 if n is odd.