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If P = \(\begin{pmatrix}1 & 3 & 2 \\ 4 & 5 & -1 \\...

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JAMB 2005

If P = \(\begin{pmatrix}1 & 3 & 2 \\ 4 & 5 & -1 \\ -3 & 2 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\), find the determinant of matrix P.

  • A. 75
  • B. 57
  • C. -57
  • D. -75
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

To find the determinant of the matrix 

\(P = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 & 2 \\ 4 & 5 & -1 \\ -3 & 2 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\)

We use the formula:

\(\text{det}(P) = a(ei - fh) - b(di - fg) + c(dh - eg)\)

Substituting the values:

- \(a = 1\), \(b = 3\), \(c = 2\)
- \(d = 4\), \(e = 5\), \(f = -1\)
- \(g = -3\), \(h = 2\), \(i = 0\)

Calculating:

\(ei - fh = 5 \cdot 0 - (-1) \cdot 2 = 2,\)
\(di - fg = 4 \cdot 0 - (-1) \cdot -3 = -3,\)
\(dh - eg = 4 \cdot 2 - 5 \cdot -3 = 8 + 15 = 23.\)

Thus,

\(\text{det}(P) = 1 \cdot 2 - 3 \cdot (-3) + 2 \cdot 23 = 2 + 9 + 46 = 57\)

The determinant of matrix \( P \) is 57

There is an explanation video available below.


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