Math Problem Statement

If the determinant of a 5×5 matrix A is det(A) = 3, and the matrix D is obtained from A by adding 6 times the fourth row to the second, then det(D) = ?

Solution

This problem involves properties of determinants.

Key Property of Determinants:

  • Adding a multiple of one row to another row in a matrix does not change the determinant.

Solution:

The matrix DD is obtained from AA by adding 66 times the fourth row to the second row. According to the above determinant property, such a row operation leaves the determinant unchanged.

Therefore, det(D)=det(A)=3.\det(D) = \det(A) = 3.

Final Answer:

det(D)=3\det(D) = 3

Let me know if you would like a further explanation or any related questions! Here are 5 related questions you might explore:

  1. What happens to the determinant if two rows of a matrix are swapped?
  2. How does multiplying one row of a matrix by a scalar affect the determinant?
  3. What determinant properties hold if a matrix is triangular?
  4. How is the determinant of a matrix affected when a matrix is transposed?
  5. How can row reduction be used to compute the determinant of a matrix?

Tip: Understanding the effect of row operations on determinants can significantly simplify computations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Properties of Determinants
Matrix Row Operations

Formulas

det(B) = det(A) if B is obtained by adding a multiple of one row to another row in matrix A

Theorems

Determinant properties regarding row operations

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Year 1 or 2) or Advanced High School