Use a graphing calculator to find the value of the determinant.
-$$\left| \begin{array} { r r r }
6.6 & - 4.8 & 3 \
- 8.1 & - 5.3 & - 3.7 \
2.9 & 4.7 & 1.5
\end{array} \right|$$
A) $- 437.388$
B) $- 12.612$
C) $- 6.36$
D) $1.02$

Question

Use a graphing calculator to find the value of the determinant.
-$$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 
6.6 & - 4.8 & 3 \
- 8.1 & - 5.3 & - 3.7 \
2.9 & 4.7 & 1.5
\end{array} \right|$$
A) $- 437.388$
B) $- 12.612$
C) $- 6.36$
D) $1.02$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The determinant of the given 3x3 matrix is calculated using the formula for determinants, resulting in $-12.612$.

Use a Graphing Calculator to Find the Value of the Determinant