Finite Math Examples

$[\begin{array}{c} 6 & 2 \\ 2 & - 9 \end{array}]$

Step 1

The determinant of a $2 \times 2$ matrix can be found using the formula $| \begin{array}{c} a & b \\ c & d \end{array} | = a d - c b$ .

$6 \cdot - 9 - 2 \cdot 2$

Step 2

Simplify the determinant.

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Step 2.1

Simplify each term.

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Step 2.1.1

Multiply $6$ by $- 9$ .

$- 54 - 2 \cdot 2$

Step 2.1.2

Multiply $- 2$ by $2$ .

$- 54 - 4$

Step 2.2

Subtract $4$ from $- 54$ .

$- 58$