Subject: Mathematics
Book: Maths Mastery
A determinant signals properties like invertibility, with 2×2 determinant = ad – bc for matrix [[a, b], [c, d]]. For a 3×3 matrix, the Sarrus rule or expansion by minors is used. Example: For [[1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6], [7, 8, 9]], applying Sarrus reveals a 0 determinant, meaning the matrix is not invertible. Determinants appear in geometry (volumes, areas), system solvability checks, and transformations. Understanding how to compute them quickly is key for advanced linear algebra, physics, and engineering tasks that rely on matrix operations.
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