Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.1 Exercises - Page 170: 12

Answer

$54$

Work Step by Step

We apply Theorem 2, which states that the determinant of a triangular matrix equals the product of the entries along the principal diagonal. Hence, $\det A=3\cdot(-2)\cdot3\cdot(-3)=54$.
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