Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-467-0

Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.4 Summary of Determinants - Problems - Page 240: 2

Answer

$38$

Work Step by Step

We know that the determinant of a matrix \[ \left[\begin{array}{rr} a & b \\ c &d \\ \end{array} \right] \] is $D=ad-bc$. Hence here $D=5(7)-(-1)3=35+3=38$.
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