How do you find the determinant of ((3, 0, -1), (4, 6, 2), (8, -2, 3))? Precalculus Matrix Algebra Determinant of a Square Matrix 1 Answer Bdub Mar 11, 2016 det=122 Explanation: D=3|(6,2),(-2,3)|-0|(4,2),(8,3)|+(-1)|(4,6),(8,-2)| =3(18-(-4))-0 -1(-8-48)->Use Cramer's Rule |(r,s),(t,u)|=ru-st =3(22)-1(-56) =66+56 det=122 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 1452 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License