Question

How do you find the value of the determinant `|(4,-1), (-2,3)|`?

Answer 1

Given a 2 x 2 determinant , `|(a,b),(c,d)|`, its value is: `ad-bc`

Explanation:

Given: `|(4,-1),(-2,3)| = (4)(3) - (-1)(-2) = 12 - 2 = 10`