Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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Transcribed Image Text:**Matrix Determinants Problem**
In this exercise, we are given two 3x3 matrices, \( A \) and \( B \), with the determinants \(\text{det}(A) = 3\) and \(\text{det}(B) = -1\). Your task is to compute the determinants of the following expressions:
(a) \(\text{det}(A^4)\)
(b) \(\text{det}(-2A^2)\)
(c) \(\text{det}(AB^2)\)
(d) \(\text{det}(3A^2B)\)
Use the properties of determinants to solve each part. Remember:
- \(\text{det}(A^n) = (\text{det}(A))^n\)
- The determinant of a scalar multiple \( kA \) of a matrix \( A \) is \( k^n \cdot \text{det}(A) \) for an \( n \times n \) matrix.
- \(\text{det}(AB) = \text{det}(A) \cdot \text{det}(B)\).
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