Math Problem Statement
Consider the 3x3 matrices A and B, where det A = 2 and det B = 5. What is det [(3A)^-1B^2]?
A. 25/6 B. -675/2 C. 1350 D. 25/54
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Matrix Algebra
Determinants
Matrix Inverses
Formulas
det(AB) = det(A) * det(B)
det(A^-1) = 1 / det(A)
det(cA) = c^n * det(A), where n is the matrix size
det(B^2) = (det(B))^2
Theorems
Multiplicative Property of Determinants
Inverse Matrix Determinant Theorem
Scalar Multiplication of Matrices
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level (Linear Algebra)
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