Algebra

posted by Stranger

A is a 2 by 2 matrix. Given that
A=(5 1)
(1 5)
, what is the value of det(A)?

det(A) is determinant of A

1. Steve

|A| = 5*5 - 1*1 = 24

If that isn't clear, review how to calculate determinants.

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