Math Problem Statement
Calculate the determinant of the matrix A:
A = [ [0, 12, 4, 8], [0, 2, 3, 9], [-3, -9, -2, -5], [0, -11, 11, -1] ]
Solution
The determinant of the matrix is .
Would you like further details or clarification on this? Here are 5 related questions to explore:
- How can determinants be used to solve systems of linear equations?
- What is the geometric interpretation of a determinant for a 2x2 or 3x3 matrix?
- How does the determinant change when performing row operations on a matrix?
- How is the cofactor expansion method applied to find a matrix determinant?
- What properties of a matrix can we infer from its determinant?
Tip: A matrix with a determinant of zero is singular, meaning it doesn't have an inverse.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Algebra
Matrix Determinants
Formulas
Determinant formula for a 4x4 matrix
Cofactor expansion method
Theorems
Laplace Expansion
Properties of Determinants
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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