Linear Algebra Examples

Find the Determinant det [[-5,x],[6,1]]
det [-5x61][5x61]
Step 1
The determinant of a 2×22×2 matrix can be found using the formula |abcd|=ad-cbabcd=adcb.
-51-6x516x
Step 2
Multiply -55 by 11.
-5-6x56x
 [x2  12  π  xdx ]  x2  12  π  xdx