SOLUTION: Find the determinant of the matrix 5 2 -6 3

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Question 42432This question is from textbook elementary linear algebra
: Find the determinant of the matrix
5 2
-6 3 This question is from textbook elementary linear algebra

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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For the matrix

a b
c d

Multiply ad and subtract bc. That is ad-bc

In your case,
5 2
-6 3

15-(-12)
27

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