Laboratory Activity No.

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Application of Determinants
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1. Objective(s):

1.1 To find the adjoint of a matrix and use it to find the inverse of the matrix.
1.2 To use Cramer’s Rule to solve a system of n linear equations in n variables.
1.3 To use determinants to find area, volume, and the equations of lines and planes.

2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

The students shall be able to:

2.1 Demonstrate scientific thinking and the ability to approach scientific resources intelligently.
2.2 Utilize MATLAB software in creating a magic square.
2.3 Infer appropriate conclusions based upon the results of the activity.
2.4Reflect on personal transformation along the T.I.P. graduate attributes, specifically, professional
competence and critical thinking skills.

3. Discussion:

The Inverse of a Matrix Given by its Adjoint

If A is n x n invertible matrix, then = ( )

( )

Cramer’s Rule

If a system of n linear equation in n variables has a coefficient matrix A with a nonzero determinant
det(A), then the solution of the system is

det ( ) det ( ) det ( )

= = =
det ( ) det ( ) det ( )

Area of the Triangle in the xy-Plane

The area of a triangle with vertices (x1,y1), (x2,y2) and (x3,y3) is

1
Area = ± 1 where the sign is chosen to give a positive
1 area.
 Volume of a Tetrahedron

The volume of a tetrahedron with vertices (x1,y1,z1), (x2,y2,z2), (x3,y3,z3), and (x4,y4,z4) is

1
1
Volume = ±
1
1

where the sign is chosen to give a positive volume.

4. Procedure:

2 1 −3 0
Activity 1. Determine the inverse of a matrix A ( in fraction ), = 1 4 −2 1
3 2 0 1
5 2 −3 2
cofactors

C11 = ____ C12 = ____ C13 = ____ C14 = ____

C21 = ____ C22 = ____ C23 = ____ C24 = ____
C31 = ____ C32 = ____ C33 = ____ C34 = ____
C41 = ____ C42 = ____ C43 = ____ C44 = ____

adjoint(A) = inverse of A =

Activity 2. Find the value of each variable a, b, c, d, e, and f using Cramer’s rule.

2 − +3 +4 +9 +8 = 10
+ −2 + 7 + 11 + =2
3 +3 + +5 +8 +5 =6
2 + + 4 + 4 + 10 + 6 = −2
2 − + +2 + 3 + 8 =8
+2 +6 +8 +4 +2 = 12
 det(A) = = _________

a= b=
( ) ( )

c= d=
( ) ( )

e= f=
( ) ( )
Therefore, the value(in fraction) of:

a = ______ b = ______ c = ______ d = ______ e = ______ f = ______

Exercises

1. Find the area of the following triangles (in fraction)

a.) ( 2, – 1), ( 3, 5 ) , ( – 2, – 4 ) answer : ________________

b.) ( – 3, – 1), ( 3, 5 ) , ( 2, 6 ) answer : ________________

c.) ( 6, – 2), ( 1, – 5), ( 4, 4 ) answer : ________________

d.) ( – 3, 4 ), ( – 5, – 8), ( – 8, 1) answer : ________________

e.) ( 7, 6 ) , ( – 1, – 4 ), ( – 2, 3) answer : ________________

2. Find an equation of the line passing through the points (use syms x y).

a.) ( – 2, – 5 ) and ( 1, – 3) answer : ________________

b.) ( 8, 2 ) and ( – 4, 9) answer : ________________

3.) Find an equation of the plane passing through the three points (uses syms x y z).

a.) ( 2, – 3, 4), ( 1, – 5, 2), and ( 4, – 3, – 1 ) answer : ________________

b.) (– 1, – 3, 2), ( 4, 3, 6), and ( 8, – 3, 4 ) answer : ________________

c.) ( 7, 3, 9), ( –1, – 5, 2), and ( 2, 3, – 5 ) answer : ________________

4.) Find the volume of the following tetrahedron (in fraction).

a.) ( 1, 4, 5 ), ( 0, 6, 8 ), ( 9, 2, 8 ), and ( 5, 4, 9 ) answer : ________________

b.) ( 0, – 7, 0 ), (– 1, – 3, – 2 ), ( 10, 4, 6 ), and ( 8, – 1, – 12 ) answer : ________________

5. Conclusion