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Determinant Calculator

This calculator computes the determinant of a square matrix. The calculator shows all steps with a detailed explanation.

Determinant calculator (shows all steps)
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Input matrix
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examples
example 1:ex 1:
What is the determinant of the matrix $ A = \left[ \begin{array}{cc} -\frac{3}{2} & 2 \\ -5 & 4 \end{array} \right]$.
example 2:ex 2:
Find the determinant of the matrix $ A = \left[ \begin{array}{cc} 4 & 8 & 5 \\ -3 & 2 & 6 \\ 11 & -3 & 5 \end{array} \right]$.
example 3:ex 3:
Compute determinant $ A = \left[ \begin{array}{cc} -1 & 2 & 4 & 1 \\ 5 & 3 & 1 & 1 \\ 3 & 7 & 9 & 3 \\ 2 & -1 & 2 & 4 \end{array} \right]$.

How to input matrix ?

1: Input matrix starting from the upper left-hand corner.

Example: To input matrix: $ \left[ \begin{array}{cc} -7 & 1/4 \\ -1.3 & -2/5 \end{array} \right] $ type

2: You don't need to enter zeros.

Example: To input matrix: $ \left[ \begin{array}{ccc} 0 & 1 & 0 \\ -1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 2/3 \end{array} \right] $ type

3: You can copy and paste matrix from excel in 3 steps.

Step 1: Copy matrix from excel Step 2: Select upper right cell Step 3: Press Ctrl+V

4: You don't need to use scroll bars, since the calculator will automatically remove empty rows and columns.

5: To delete matrix

Select whole matrix and click delete
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