Question

evaluate the determinant when
a=1, b=4, and c=-3

#1 #2
0 b 0 a 0 1
a 0 0 0 c 0
0 0 c b 0 -16

Answer 1

remember the rule
\[ \begin{vmatrix}
m & n & o\\ p & q & r\\ s & t &u
\end{vmatrix}=mqu+nrs+opt-(oqs+rtm+npu) \]

Answer 2

ok so I just plug in the numbers for a b and c and do the cross multiplying like normal then

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

thsnks

Answer 5

you are welcome