2. The goal is to compute the determinant of the following matrix. Follow the instructions. 2 -3 7 -1 3 0 -4 A = 2 -8 3 5 -2 7 Expand det(A) using column 3. You should have two 3 x 3 determinants in your set-up. Compute the two 3 × 3 determinants in your set-up. Check the answer key first. Plug in your answers to (b) to complete the computation of det(A). а. b. с.

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### Computing the Determinant of a Matrix

The aim is to compute the determinant of the following 4x4 matrix \(A\). Follow these instructions to complete the task.

#### Matrix \(A\):

\[
A = \begin{pmatrix}
2 & -3 & 7 & 2 \\
-1 & 3 & 0 & -4 \\
2 & -8 & 0 & 3 \\
6 & 5 & -2 & 7
\end{pmatrix}
\]

#### Steps:

**a. Expand \(\text{det}(A)\) using column 3. You should have two 3x3 determinants in your set-up.**

**b. Compute the two 3x3 determinants in your set-up. Check the answer key first.**

**c. Plug in your answers to (b) to complete the computation of \(\text{det}(A)\).**

### Detailed Instructions:

1. **Expanding Determinant Using Column 3:**

   To expand the determinant of matrix \(A\) using its third column, consider the elements in the third column and their corresponding minors (3x3 matrices obtained by deleting the row and column that contain each element).

2. **Calculating the Resulting 3x3 Determinants:**
   
   Compute the two 3x3 determinants that result from the expansion.

3. **Final Computation:**
   
   Use the results of the two 3x3 determinants to find the determinant of the original 4x4 matrix \(A\).

This process involves using the method of cofactor expansion, often referred to as Laplace expansion, to reduce the computation of a 4x4 determinant to the computation of several 3x3 determinants.
Transcribed Image Text:### Computing the Determinant of a Matrix The aim is to compute the determinant of the following 4x4 matrix \(A\). Follow these instructions to complete the task. #### Matrix \(A\): \[ A = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -3 & 7 & 2 \\ -1 & 3 & 0 & -4 \\ 2 & -8 & 0 & 3 \\ 6 & 5 & -2 & 7 \end{pmatrix} \] #### Steps: **a. Expand \(\text{det}(A)\) using column 3. You should have two 3x3 determinants in your set-up.** **b. Compute the two 3x3 determinants in your set-up. Check the answer key first.** **c. Plug in your answers to (b) to complete the computation of \(\text{det}(A)\).** ### Detailed Instructions: 1. **Expanding Determinant Using Column 3:** To expand the determinant of matrix \(A\) using its third column, consider the elements in the third column and their corresponding minors (3x3 matrices obtained by deleting the row and column that contain each element). 2. **Calculating the Resulting 3x3 Determinants:** Compute the two 3x3 determinants that result from the expansion. 3. **Final Computation:** Use the results of the two 3x3 determinants to find the determinant of the original 4x4 matrix \(A\). This process involves using the method of cofactor expansion, often referred to as Laplace expansion, to reduce the computation of a 4x4 determinant to the computation of several 3x3 determinants.
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