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If D = \(\begin{bmatrix}2& -1&3\\4&1&2\\1&-3&1\\\end{bmatrix}\) Find |D|

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JAMB 2023

If D = \(\begin{bmatrix}2& -1&3\\4&1&2\\1&-3&1\\\end{bmatrix}\)

Find |D|

  • A. 16
  • B. 14
  • C. -23
  • D. -37
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

\(\begin{bmatrix}2& -1&3\\4&1&2\\1&-3&1\\\end{bmatrix}\)

= 2[(1 x 1) - (2 x -3)] - (-1)[(4 x 1) - (2 x 1)] + 3[(4 x -3) - (1 x 1)]

= 2(1 - (-6)) + 1(4 - 2) + 3(-12 - 1)

= 2(1 + 6) + 1(2) + 3(-13)

= 2(7) + 1(2) + 3(-13)

= 14 + 2 - 39

∴ |D| = -23

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