Find the determinant of the diagonal matrix .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 15
- Step 1: Recall that the determinant of a diagonal matrix equals the product of its main diagonal entries.
- Step 2: Identify the main diagonal elements: , , and .
- Step 3: Multiply the diagonal entries: .
Answer
15.
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