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![**Finding the Determinant of a 4x4 Matrix**
**Problem Statement:**
Show carefully the complete work (no shortcuts, no technology) in the process for finding the determinant. Give the determinant.
**Matrix:**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
5 & 0 & 0 & 1 \\
-2 & 0 & 3 & 0 \\
0 & 1 & -2 & 0 \\
4 & 3 & 0 & 1 \\
\end{bmatrix}
\]
**Step-by-Step Process:**
1. **Choose a Row or Column:**
- Typically, select a row or column with the most zeros for easier calculation. In this matrix, row 1 has two zeros.
2. **Cofactor Expansion along Row 1:**
- Calculate the determinant using the formula: \( \det(A) = a_{11}C_{11} + a_{12}C_{12} + a_{13}C_{13} + a_{14}C_{14} \).
3. **Cofactors Calculation:**
- \( C_{11} = \det \begin{bmatrix}
0 & 3 & 0 \\
1 & -2 & 0 \\
3 & 0 & 1 \\
\end{bmatrix} \)
- \( C_{14} = \det \begin{bmatrix}
-2 & 0 & 3 \\
0 & 1 & -2 \\
4 & 3 & 0 \\
\end{bmatrix} \)
4. **Calculate the 3x3 Determinants:**
- Use cofactor expansion again for each 3x3 matrix.
5. **Apply Signs Based on Position:**
- In a 4x4 matrix, alternate signs starting with positive for element \( a_{11} \).
6. **Combine Results:**
- Compute the determinant by considering each product of elements and their respective cofactors.
7. **Final Answer:**
- Present the determinant value of the matrix after all calculations.
**Note:** Detailed calculations for each step are fundamental to understanding matrix determinant computation and verifying results without using technology.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F83b97d9f-eac5-4c59-98f4-44d1d3519004%2F6ae2c34c-15e2-45ac-8cef-02ecf81ad627%2Fyjyxdug_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Finding the Determinant of a 4x4 Matrix**
**Problem Statement:**
Show carefully the complete work (no shortcuts, no technology) in the process for finding the determinant. Give the determinant.
**Matrix:**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
5 & 0 & 0 & 1 \\
-2 & 0 & 3 & 0 \\
0 & 1 & -2 & 0 \\
4 & 3 & 0 & 1 \\
\end{bmatrix}
\]
**Step-by-Step Process:**
1. **Choose a Row or Column:**
- Typically, select a row or column with the most zeros for easier calculation. In this matrix, row 1 has two zeros.
2. **Cofactor Expansion along Row 1:**
- Calculate the determinant using the formula: \( \det(A) = a_{11}C_{11} + a_{12}C_{12} + a_{13}C_{13} + a_{14}C_{14} \).
3. **Cofactors Calculation:**
- \( C_{11} = \det \begin{bmatrix}
0 & 3 & 0 \\
1 & -2 & 0 \\
3 & 0 & 1 \\
\end{bmatrix} \)
- \( C_{14} = \det \begin{bmatrix}
-2 & 0 & 3 \\
0 & 1 & -2 \\
4 & 3 & 0 \\
\end{bmatrix} \)
4. **Calculate the 3x3 Determinants:**
- Use cofactor expansion again for each 3x3 matrix.
5. **Apply Signs Based on Position:**
- In a 4x4 matrix, alternate signs starting with positive for element \( a_{11} \).
6. **Combine Results:**
- Compute the determinant by considering each product of elements and their respective cofactors.
7. **Final Answer:**
- Present the determinant value of the matrix after all calculations.
**Note:** Detailed calculations for each step are fundamental to understanding matrix determinant computation and verifying results without using technology.
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