Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
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Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.2 Properties of Determinants - Problems - Page 220: 41

Answer

$\det (5A)(2B)=150000$

Work Step by Step

Since $A$ and $B$ are $4 \times 4$ matrix, applying the property $P4$, we obtain: $\det (5A)=5^4\det (A)=625.5=3125$ and $\det (2B)=2^4\det (B)=16.3=48$ Applying property $P9$: $\det (5A)(2B)=\det (5A)\det (2B)=3125.48=150000$
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