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Question 149624: Could someone please help me with the following problem:
What would be the determinant of Dx, if Cramer's Rule is used to solve:
3x -2y = 5
2x + 5y = -3
Thank You

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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What would be the determinant of Dx, if Cramer's Rule is used to solve:
3x -2y = 5
2x + 5y = -3
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The determinant is 3*5 - 2*(-2)
= 15+4
=19
This is the determinant if you use Cramer's Rule, or if you don't.