Quizz determinant --- Introduction ---

This module contains 5 training exercises on basic notions of the determinant of a matrix. Students may use them as a training tool for a better memorization of the lesson, while teachers may put them into a work sheet with activated time limit, so that proficiency can be tested.

Column/row 3x3

Consideer the following two matrices.

Given that , what is the determinant of ?

Column/row 4x4

Consideer the following two matrices.

Given that , what is the determinant of ?

det 2x2

Compute the determinant of the matrix

Algebraic operations

Let be two × matrices. Among the following properties, which ones ?

 1 2 3

Triangular 3x3

Compute the determinant of the following matrix.

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