If a matrix , what is the determinant of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 3

  1. Step 1: Recall the determinant formula for a matrix : .
  2. Step 2: Substitute values: .
Answer
3.
Why not the others: '13' adds the products ; '18' multiplies across elements incorrectly; '-3' computes in reverse.

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