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What is the primary application of determinants in Engineering Mathematics, according to the text?

  • Solving differential equations
  • Analyzing complex numbers
  • Calculating areas of triangles
  • Solving simultaneous equations (correct)

    • A determinant of the second order consists of three rows and three columns.

    False (B)

    What is the result of eliminating the unknowns from the system of equations $a_1x + b_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2 = 0$?

    $a_1b_2 - a_2b_1 = 0$

    In a determinant, the individual quantities like $a_1$, $b_1$, $a_2$, and $b_2$ are called ______.

    <p>elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Determinant = A notation arising from eliminating unknowns in simultaneous equations Element = A constituent of a determinant Row = A horizontal line of numbers within a determinant Column = A vertical line of numbers within a determinant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression $\begin{vmatrix} a_1 & b_1 \ a_2 & b_2 \ \end{vmatrix}$ represent?

    <p>The determinant of a 2x2 matrix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The value of the determinant $\begin{vmatrix} a_1 & b_1 \ a_2 & b_2 \ \end{vmatrix}$ is equal to $a_2b_1 - a_1b_2$.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is an eliminant obtained in the context discussed in the text?

    <p>When unknowns are eliminated from simultaneous linear equations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of equations presented in the content?

    <p>Linear equations with three variables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The elimination method uses determinants to solve linear equations.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the determinant of third order used for?

    <p>It is used to solve systems of linear equations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The determinant of the matrix formed by coefficients of the equations must equal __________ for the system to have a solution.

    <p>zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the system of equations represented, what variables are represented?

    <p>x, y, and z (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The coefficients of x, y, and z in the determinant must be independent for a unique solution.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The value of k in the cross-multiplication results represents __________.

    <p>a constant proportionality factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expansion of the determinant given by the formula $a_1b_2 - a_2b_1$?

    <p>$a_1b_2 - a_2b_1$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The determinant of the matrix with elements 3, 2, 6, 7 is equal to 9.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of expanding the determinant of the matrix $\begin{bmatrix} 4 & 6 \ 2 & 4 \ \end{bmatrix}$?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The expression $a_1b_2 - a_2b_1$ is used to find the determinant of a _____ matrix.

    <p>2x2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the matrices with their determinant results:

    <p>\begin{bmatrix} 4 &amp; 6 \ 2 &amp; 4 \end{bmatrix} = 8 \begin{bmatrix} 5 &amp; -2 \ 4 &amp; 3 \end{bmatrix} = 23 \begin{bmatrix} 8 &amp; 5 \ 3 &amp; 1 \end{bmatrix} = -7 \begin{bmatrix} -3 &amp; 7 \ 2 &amp; 5 \end{bmatrix} = -26</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final value of the determinant evaluated in the solution provided?

    <p>23 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The determinant expansion for the given matrix is completed using only the second row.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method used to find the cofactor of an element in the determinant evaluation?

    <p>Minor of the element multiplied by (-1) raised to the power of the sum of the row and column indices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The determinant is expanded using the __________ of the elements.

    <p>cofactors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following determinant evaluations with their corresponding expansions:

    <p>3 5 -1 = 4 × (cofactor of 4) + (–1) × (cofactor of –1) + 2 × (cofactor of 2) 2 3 5 = 6 (cofactor of 6) + 2 (cofactor of 2) + 3 (cofactor of 3) 0 1 2 = 3 × (cofactor of 3) + 5 × (cofactor of 5) + (-1) × (cofactor of –1) 4 2 1 = 6 (3 × 1 – 5 × 2) – 2 (2 × 1 – 4 × 5) + 3 (2 × 2 – 3 × 4)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operation is NOT used in the expansion of the determinant?

    <p>Division of the elements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The matrix used to evaluate the determinant contains only positive integers.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cofactor formula for an element located at row i and column j in a matrix?

    <p>C_{ij} = (-1)^{i+j} M_{ij}, where M_{ij} is the minor of the element.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the expression $(a + b + c) (3(ab + bc + ca))$ derived from the determinant?

    <p>3(a + b + c)(ab + bc + ca) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the first column of the determinant when the second column is multiplied by $l$ and the third column by $m$ and added to it?

    <p>It changes to $a_1 + lb_1 + mc_1$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The value of the determinant is represented as $(a + b + c)(3(bc + ab + ac))$.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The determinant remains the same when a linear combination of its columns is performed.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property is demonstrated when expressing a determinant as the sum of n determinants?

    <p>If each element of a row or column consists of the algebraic sum of n terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The expression for the determinant can be proven to be equal to ______ when expanded.

    <p>3(a + b + c)(ab + bc + ca)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the operation applied to the determinant $\Delta = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 & -4 \ 9 & 9 & 12 \ 9 & 9 & 12 \end{bmatrix}$?

    <p>576</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the expressions to their corresponding components in the determinant:

    <p>-b + a = C1 3b = C2 -c + a = C3 -c + b = C4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To expand the determinant by C3, the calculation involved is _____ (fill in with result).

    <p>48</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operation was used to obtain the new rows in the determinant?

    <p>R1 = R1 + 3R2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operations are used to simplify the determinant expression in the solution?

    <p>Row Reduction and Expansion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The determinant can only be expressed in its original format without simplification.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Determinant = A scalar value that represents the volume scaling factor of a linear transformation Row Operation = An elementary transformation applied to rows of a matrix Linear Combination = A sum of scalar multiples of vectors Expansion = The method used to calculate the value of a determinant via minors and cofactors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of expressing all terms in a determinant as sums in relation to its calculation?

    <p>It allows breaking down complex determinants into simpler components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identical columns in a determinant will not affect its value.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the determinant of the matrix obtained after performing the row operations on $\Delta$?

    <p>576</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Flashcards

    Determinant

    A value calculated from a square matrix, representing a certain property of the matrix.

    Expansion of a 2x2 determinant

    A specific formula used to calculate the determinant of a 2x2 matrix. It involves multiplying the elements on the main diagonal and subtracting the product of the elements on the other diagonal.

    Determinant as Eliminant

    A method used to solve a system of linear equations. The determinant of a matrix is used to eliminate variables one by one.

    Matrix

    An arrangement of numbers or variables in rows and columns, forming a rectangular array.

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    Main Diagonal of a Matrix

    The elements on the diagonal starting from the top left corner of the matrix.

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    Eliminant

    The result of eliminating variables from a system of linear equations.

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    Constituents of a Determinant

    The elements or numbers that make up a determinant.

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    Expansion of a Determinant

    The calculation used to find the value of a determinant.

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    Second-Order Determinant

    A determinant with two rows and two columns.

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    Evaluating a Determinant

    The process of finding the value of a determinant by using specific rules and calculations.

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    System of Linear Equations

    A system of linear equations where the number of unknowns equals the number of equations.

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    Solution of a System of Linear Equations

    The set of values that satisfy all equations in a system of linear equations.

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    Solving a System of Linear Equations

    Finding values for the variables that satisfy all the equations in the system.

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    Elimination Method

    A method to solve systems of linear equations by eliminating variables through combinations of equations.

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    Substitution Method

    A method to find the solution to a system of equations by expressing one variable in terms of others.

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    Dependent System

    A special case where the equations in a system are dependent on each other.

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    Independent System

    A special case where the equations in a system have no common solution.

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    Cramer's Rule

    A mathematical technique to find the solution of a system of linear equations using determinants. It involves calculating the determinants of different matrices formed from the coefficients of the equations.

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    Column Operation

    In a matrix, adding a multiple of one column to another column does not change the value of its determinant.

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    Row/Column Operations in Determinants

    A special case used to simplify determinant calculation by changing rows or columns to have more zeros, making the calculation easier.

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    Identical Rows or Columns

    When two columns or rows of a matrix are identical, the determinant of that matrix is zero.

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    Row Operation

    A property of determinants where adding a multiple of one row to another row doesn't change its value.

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    What are cofactors?

    In a determinant, each element has an associated cofactor, which is a determinant formed by removing the row and column containing that element. The cofactor is then multiplied by (-1)^(row+column) to get the signed cofactor.

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    How do you expand a determinant?

    To expand a determinant, multiply each element in a row or column by its corresponding signed cofactor and sum the results. This process is called 'Laplace expansion'.

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    What is a determinant?

    The determinant of a matrix is a single number representing a specific property of the matrix. It's calculated using a set of rules and formulas.

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    What are minors?

    The minor of an element in a matrix is the determinant of the sub-matrix formed by deleting the row and column containing that element. It's the core part of computing the cofactor.

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    What is meant by 'expanding along a row/column'?

    When expanding along a row or column using Laplace expansion, you choose one row or column to work with. The elements in that chosen row or column are multiplied by their respective signed cofactors.

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    Why are some cofactors negative?

    A signed cofactor is the cofactor multiplied by (-1)^(row+column). The sign depends on the position of the element within the matrix.

    Example:

    • 3rd row, 2nd column: (-1)^(3+2) = 1
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    How to calculate a determinant of a 2x2 matrix?

    The determinant of a 2x2 matrix is calculated by multiplying the elements on the main diagonal and subtracting the product of the elements on the other diagonal:|(a, b)| = (ad)-(bc). |c, d|

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    Which row/column should I expand along?

    Expanding a determinant using Laplace expansion can be done along any row or column - the result will always be the same. You can choose the row or column that simplifies the calculations.

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    Property (vi): Sum of n determinants

    The determinant  can be expressed as the sum of n determinants when each element of a row or column is the algebraic sum of n terms.

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    Matrix Addition

    A matrix operation where you add corresponding elements of two matrices.

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    Scalar Multiplication of a Matrix

    A matrix operation where you multiply each element of a matrix by a scalar (a constant number).

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    Matrix Multiplication

    A matrix operation where you multiply two matrices together, following specific rules.

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    Property (i): Row/Column Operations

    The rule that states that the value of a determinant remains unchanged when you add a multiple of one row (or column) to another row (or column).

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    Study Notes

    Determinants and Matrices

    • Determinants arise from solving systems of linear equations.
    • A second-order determinant is represented as: 
      a1  b1
a2  b2
      • Its expansion is a₁b₂ - a₂b₁.
    • A third-order determinant is represented as: 
      a1  b1  c1
a2  b2  c2
a3  b3  c3
      • Its expansion is a₁ (b₂c₃ - b₃c₂) - b₁ (a₂c₃ - a₃c₂) + c₁ (a₂b₃ - a₃b₂).

    Minor of an Element

    • The minor of an element is the determinant obtained by deleting the row and column containing that element.

    Evaluating Determinants

    • Determinants can be evaluated using cofactors (expansion along a row or column).
    • Properties of determinants can simplify calculations.
    • For example: If a row (or column) has each element as an algebraic sum of several terms, the determinant can be split into a sum of determinants.

    Examples and Exercises

    • Provided examples demonstrate the expansion of determinants and their evaluation using minors.
    • Exercises are included for practice.

    Further Topics

    • The text briefly introduces the concept of minors and cofactors as used in expanding determinants.
    • The text demonstrates evaluation of 3x3 determinants by different methods.
    • The text explores the use of elementary row operations to simplify the evaluation of determinants.
    • It shows how to evaluate determinants using properties of determinants.

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