Q52. - Algebra 2

Question

Use a graphing calculator to find the value of the following determinant.

 

$\left|\begin{array}{cc}6.1& 4.8\\ 9.7& 3.5\end{array}\right|$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The value of the determinant is $-25.21$.

Step 1- Apply the concept of determinant.

The determinant is a scalar value that is a function of the entries of a square matrix. It allows characterizing some properties of the matrix and the linear map represented by the matrix.

Step 2- Step description.

Consider the determinant $\left|\begin{array}{cc}6.1& 4.8\\ 9.7& 3.5\end{array}\right|$.

 

Use a graphing calculator and find the value of the determinant as follows:

 

 $\begin{array}{l}=6.1\left(3.5\right)-9.7\left(4.8\right)\\ =-25.21\end{array}$

Step 3- Step description.

Therefore, the value of the determinant is$-25.21$.