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3x3determinants by DR Julia Adams
3x3determinants by DR Julia Adams
2 1 1
4 1 3
0 1 2 Example
From the notes we already know the answer is -14
Here is the easy way to arrive at that answer:
1 1
1 3
1 2
2 1 1
4 1 3
0 1 2
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1 1
1 3
1 2
2 1 1
4 1 3
0 1 2
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) )( ( 1 4 2 + 14 0 8 6 1 1 0 = + + = + ) )( (
Now subtract: 0 - 14 = - 14