Question

Find the determinant of the following matrix. [1 -2] [3 4]​

Answer 1

10

Explanation:

[1 -2]

[3 4]

We can obtain the determinant of the above matrix by doing the following:

Determinant =(1 × 4) – (3 × –2)

Determinant = 4 – – 6

Determinant = 4 + 6

Determinant = 10

Thus, the determinant of the above matrix is 10