College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 - Systems of Linear Equations: Determinants - 8.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 581: 5

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

Theorem (14) states: If any row (or any column) of a determinant is multiplied by a nonzero number $k,$ the value of the determinant is also changed by a factor of $k.$ So, the statement is false.
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