Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.1 Exercises - Page 170: 23

Answer

This exchange of rows 1 and 2 reverses the sign of the determinant.

Work Step by Step

$a\begin{vmatrix}2&1\\5&6\end{vmatrix}-b\begin{vmatrix}3&1\\4&6\end{vmatrix}+c\begin{vmatrix}3&2\\4&5\end{vmatrix}=7a-14b+7c$ $3\begin{vmatrix}b&c\\5&6\end{vmatrix}-2\begin{vmatrix}a&c\\4&6\end{vmatrix}+1\begin{vmatrix}a&b\\4&5\end{vmatrix}=18b-15c-12a+8c+5a-4b=-7a+14b-7c=-(7a-14b+7c)$
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