Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 8 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - Study Summary - Practice Exercises - Page 569: 10

Answer

$$=28$$

Work Step by Step

Using Cramer's rule to find the determinant of the matrix, we obtain: $$ \det \begin{pmatrix}3&-5\\ 2&6\end{pmatrix}\\ =3\cdot \:6-\left(-5\right)\cdot \:2\\ =28$$
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