Evaluate the determinant. $\left| \begin{array} { l l l }
2 & 0 & 0 \
0 & 4 & 0 \
0 & 0 & 6
\end{array} \right|$
A)46
B)48
C)50
D)47
E)49

Name: Evaluate the determinant. $\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 4 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 6 \end{array} \right|$ A)46 B)48 C)50 D)47 E)49
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Evaluate the determinant.  $\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 
2 & 0 & 0 \
0 & 4 & 0 \
0 & 0 & 6
\end{array} \right|$  
A)46
B)48
C)50
D)47
E)49

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The determinant of a diagonal matrix (like the one given) is the product of its diagonal elements. Therefore, the determinant is $2 \times 4 \times 6 = 48$.

Evaluate the Determinant ∣200040006∣\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 0 & 0 \\0 & 4 & 0 \\0 & 0 & 6\end{array} \right|​200​040​006​​

Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 0 & 0 \\0 & 4 & 0 \\0 & 0 & 6\end{array} \right|$