November 3, 2009
No CommentsHow to Find the Determinant
Description
A detailed tutorial on how to find the determinant. Step by step tutorial including several examples of finding the determinant for reference.
Overview
The determinant is a number that is associated with a square matrix. In a mathematical sense, the determinant is a scale factor for measure when the matrix is regarded as a linear transformation. The determinant is denoted by two bars on either side of the matrix, which can be confused with the absolute value of the matrix. The determinant is found by subtracting the products of the diagonals of the matrix, at least in a 2×2 matrix.
