Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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ISBN 10: 0-13446-914-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-914-0

Chapter 8 - Section 8.5 - Determinants and Cramer's Rule - Exercise Set - Page 946: 64

Answer

The solution of the matrix $A=\left[ \begin{matrix} 3 & -2 & -1 & 4 \\ -5 & 1 & 2 & 7 \\ 2 & 4 & 5 & 0 \\ -1 & 3 & -6 & 5 \\ \end{matrix} \right]$ is -2100. $\det \left( A \right)\text{ }-2100$

Work Step by Step

Consider the following matrix: $A=\left[ \begin{matrix} 3 & -2 & -1 & 4 \\ -5 & 1 & 2 & 7 \\ 2 & 4 & 5 & 0 \\ -1 & 3 & -6 & 5 \\ \end{matrix} \right]$ Calculate the determinant of the matrix using the graphing utility and following the steps given below: Enter the entities of the matrices and enter the “MATH” mode. Select determinant mode for calculating the determinant. Press 2nd and then press the matrix button of the graphical calculator. Choose the matrix “A” and press enter. Press the enter key once again to display the value of the determinant on the screen: $\det \left( A \right)\text{ }-2100$ Therefore, the determinant of the given matrix is shown as −2100.
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