Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.2 Properties of Determinants - Problems - Page 220: 44

Answer

$\det (4B)^3=768^3$

Work Step by Step

By using the property $P9$, we obtain: $\det (4B)^3=\det(4B.4B.4B)=\det(4B).\det(4B).\det(4B)$ Since $B$ is $4 \times 4$ matrix, hence we get: $\det (4B)=4^4\det (B)=256.3=768$ Hence here, $\det (4B)^3=768^3$
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