How do you find the determinant of #|(-2,3), (-2,1)|#? Precalculus Matrix Algebra Determinant of a Square Matrix 1 Answer Shell Dec 14, 2016 The determinant #=4#. Explanation: The determinant #|(a,b) ,(c,d)|= ad-bc# #|(-2,3),(-2,1)|=(-2)(1)-(3)(-2)=-2-(-6)=4# Answer link Related questions What is the determinant of an inverse matrix? What is the determinant of a matrix used for? What is the determinant of a matrix to a power? What is meant by the determinant of a matrix? How do I find the determinant of a #2xx2# matrix? How do I find the determinant of a #3xx3# matrix? How do I find the determinant of of a #4xx4# matrix? How do I find the determinant of of a #5xx5# matrix? Does every matrix have a determinant? What is the cofactor expansion method to finding the determinant? See all questions in Determinant of a Square Matrix Impact of this question 1788 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License