Determinants One Shot Class 12

Nature of Chapter:
1) Be happy, it’s not a difficult Chapter.
2) Its Majorly About Properties of Determinants and its applications.
3) You Need to practice questions on properties to get good in this topic.
4) Fun will Start after property 4

Weightage of Determinants (Last 5 years)
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Determinants
● Introduction and expansion of Determinants
● Minors and Cofactors
● Properties of Determinants
● Maximum and minimum values of a Determinant
● Product of Determinants
● Differentiation of Determinants
● Some special Determinants
● System of Linear Equations
● Area of triangle using Determinants
● Concurrency of straight lines
Determinants
Critical Topics in the Chapter
● Properties 5 and 6 of Determinants

● System of Linear Equations
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Determinant with n-rows and n-columns
NOTE :
In a determinant, number of rows and
number of columns are always equal.
Introduction
Order of a Determinant
Introduction
Order of a Determinant
Determinant Order
|A| = | a11 | 1
3
Introduction
Value of a Determinant
Introduction
Order 1:
det A = |a11|
⇒ det A = a11
Eg. If det A = |–3|1 x 1 , then det A = –3

Introduction
Order 1: Order 2:
det A = |a11|
⇒ det A = a11
Eg. If det A = |–3|1 x 1 , then det A = –3

Evaluate:
Q
(a) (b)
Solution:
(b)
Introduction
Expansion of Determinant of order 3

Introduction
Expansion of Determinant of order 3

Q
Evaluate the following determinant:
Solution:
Q
If , then prove that: 2 ≤ ∆ ≤ 4
Solution:
Solution:
Q
If
is an identity, then value of g is
A 106
B 108
C -108
D -106
Q
If
is an identity, then value of g is
A 106
B 108
C -108
D -106
Solution:
Minors and Cofactors
Minor : The determinant obtained by deleting

the ith row and jth column of determinant A, is
called the minor of the element aij.
Minor : The determinant obtained by deleting

the ith row and jth column of determinant A, is
called the minor of the element aij.
Cofactor of aij is denoted as
Cij = (-1)i + j Mij

Q
If , then find M12 , M23 , C23 and C33
Solution:
M12
Find minors and cofactors of all the elements
Q
of
Solution:
Given that
M11 (Minor of 3) = |−5| = −5

M12 (Minor of 2) = |6| = 6
M21 (Minor of 6) = |2| = 2

M22 (Minor of -5) = |3| = 3
Observation :
For easy calculation in a determinant of order 3
the signs used to find the cofactors are
Value of determinants in terms of Cofactors


The sum of product of elements of any row (column) with their

corresponding cofactors is value of determinant.
The sum of product of elements of any row (column) with their

corresponding cofactors is value of determinant.
Remark :
If elements of a row (or column) are multiplied
with cofactors of any other row (or column),
then their sum is zero.
JEE Main 27th Jan 2024, S2
Q
The values of 𝞪 for which ,
lie in the interval
A (-2, 1)
C (-3, 0)
D (0, 3)
Q
The values of 𝞪 for which ,
lie in the interval
A (-2, 1)
C (-3, 0)
D (0, 3)
Solution:
Properties of Determinants
Property 1 : The value of the determinant remains unchanged if its

rows and columns are interchanged.
i.e. =
or Δ’
Remark :
This is called transposing
Property 2 : If any two rows (or columns) of a determinants are

interchanged, then sign of determinant changes.

Operation Notation:
Row Operation : Ri Rj
Column Operation : Ci Cj

Operation Notation:
Row Operation : Ri Rj
Column Operation : Ci Cj
Remark :
For odd no. of interchanges value changes by sign and for even
no. of interchanges value remains same.
Remark :
If any row (or any column) of a determinant is jumped over ‘n’
rows (or columns), then the resulting determinant ∆ is (–1)n∆.
Property 3 : If any two rows (or columns) of a determinant are

identical (all corresponding elements are proportional), then
value of determinant is zero.
Eg: (i)
(ii)
Property 4 : If all the elements of any row (column) be multiplied

by a number ‘K’ then value of determinant is multiplied by ‘K’.
NOTE :
Obviously, this property also tells, that we can take
a number common from a row (column).
Q
Evaluate :
Solution:
Q If , where aij & bij are elements of 3 x 3
determinants Δ1 & Δ2 respectively, then find Δ2 if Δ1 = 2.
Solution:
Q
Prove that :
Solution:
Q
Let . The value of is
A 1
B -1
C 0
D None
Q
Let . The value of is
A 1
B -1
C 0
D None
Solution:
Q
For x, y, z > 0, evaluate:
Solution:
Solution:
Property 5 : If some or all elements of a row (or a column) of a

determinant are expressed as sum of two (or more) terms, then
the determinant can be expressed as sum of two (or more)
determinants of the same order.

i.e. +

i.e.
Q
Without expanding show that =0
Solution:
Property 5 :
Property 5 :
Following determinant can be merged along first row.

Observation :
Q
If then prove that
is equal to 0.
Solution:
Solution:
Q
If , then is equal to
A 1
B 0
D None
Q
If , then is equal to
A 1
B 0
D None
Solution:
Observation :
1 Will break down into 4 determinants
+ + +
Observation :
1 Will break down into 4 determinants

Observation :
2 Will break down into ___ determinants

Property 6 : The value of determinants is not altered by adding or

subtracting the multiple of any row (column) in other row (column)


Remark :
While applying this property, atleast one row or column must
remain unchanged.

Operation Notation:
Row Operation: Ri ➝ Ri + kRj
Column Operation: Ci ➝ Ci + kCj
Q
Show that :
Solution:
Q
If then is equal to
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 6
Q
If then is equal to
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 6
Solution:
Prove the following:
Q
NOTE :
Remember (a) as standard determinant.
Q
Solution:
Q
Solution:
Q
If A, B and C are angles of a triangle and
Prove that ΔABC must be isosceles.

Solution:
Without expanding, prove the following:
Q
If x, y, z are distinct and then xyz = -1.
Solution:
JEE Main 9th Jan, 2020
Q
Let a –2b + c = 1. If then
A f(–50)= –1
B f(50) =1
C f(50) = –501
D f(–50) = 501
JEE Main 9th Jan, 2020
Q
Let a –2b + c = 1. If then
A f(–50)= –1
B f(50) =1
C f(50) = –501
D f(–50) = 501
Solution:
Q
A 2
B 3
C 1
D -1
Q
A 2
B 3
C 1
D -1
Solution:
Multiple correct Question JEE Advanced 2015, P1
Q Which of the following values of 𝞪 satisfy the equation
A -4
B 9
C -9
D 4
Q Which of the following values of 𝞪 satisfy the equation
A -4
B 9
C -9
D 4
Solution:
Solution:
Remark :
1. When sum of elements along rows (or columns) is same then
we prefer to add them all.
2. When determinant has all its element ‘1’ in a row (column) we
prefer to create two zeros.
Using properties of determinants, show that
Q
Solution:
Solution:
Q
NOTE :
Remember (a) as standard determinant.
Q
Solution:
Solution:
Q
Solution:
JEE Main 25th July, 2021
Q
The number of distinct real roots of
in the interval is :
A 4
B 1
C 2
D 3
JEE Main 25th July, 2021
Q
The number of distinct real roots of
in the interval is :
A 4
B 1
C 2
D 3
Solution:
JEE Main 18th March, 2021
Q The solutions of the equation
, are
D
JEE Main 18th March, 2021
Q The solutions of the equation
, are
D
Solution:
Q
A Δ = 2Δ1
B Δ = -2Δ1
C Δ = 4Δ1
D Δ = -4Δ1
Q
A Δ = 2Δ1
B Δ = -2Δ1
C Δ = 4Δ1
D Δ = -4Δ1
Solution:
Lets see one more standard variety…
Without expanding, prove the following:
Q
Solution:
Q
Without expanding show that = 0.
Solution:
Solution:
Remark :
If any row (or any column) of a determinant is jumped over ‘n’
rows (or columns), then the resulting determinant ∆ is (–1)n∆.
Some determinants are such, that there is a factor common
between the elements in the ith row & ith column, not necessarily
at their junction. In such problems, common factors are taken
out row wise & re-entered column wise.
Q
Solve for x:
Solution:
Take a,b and c common from first, second
and third column respectively.
Multiply these to respective 1, 2 and 3 rows.

Solution:
Q If a, b, c are non-zero real numbers satisfying a2 + b2 + c2 = 0 and
, then k is equal to ____.

Q If a, b, c are non-zero real numbers satisfying a2 + b2 + c2 = 0 and
, then k is equal to ____.
Ans: 4
Solution:
Solution:
Q
The value of the determinant
is equal to
A (1 - a2 - b2)3
B (a + b + 1)2 (ab + b + a)
C (1 + a2 + b2)3
D (1 - a2 + b2)3
Q
The value of the determinant
is equal to
A (1 - a2 - b2)3
B (a + b + 1)2 (ab + b + a)
C (1 + a2 + b2)3
D (1 - a2 + b2)3
Solution:
Property 7 : Factor Theorem: If by putting x = a, the value of

determinant vanishes, then x – a is the factor of determinant.
Q Using factor theorem, prove the following :
Solution:
Let
Here if we put a = b then Δ = 0

Thus, by factor theorem (a - b) is a factor of Δ = 0
Similarly, (b - c) and (c - a) are also factors
Thus, Δ = k(a - b) (b - c) (c - a)
Standard Determinants
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Standard Determinants
(iv)
(v)
Maximum and Minimum values of determinant
of order 3
Maximum and Minimum values of determinant of order 3
If all elements ∈ {⍺1, ⍺2, ⍺3, …., ⍺n}, then

Maximum value of determinant happen when
Diagonal elements = min {⍺1, ⍺2, ⍺3, …., ⍺n}
Non-diagonal elements = max {⍺1, ⍺2, ⍺3, …., ⍺n}
Maximum and Minimum values of determinant of order 3
If all elements ∈ {⍺1, ⍺2, ⍺3, …., ⍺n}, then

Maximum value of determinant happen when
Diagonal elements = min {⍺1, ⍺2, ⍺3, …., ⍺n}
Non-diagonal elements = max {⍺1, ⍺2, ⍺3, …., ⍺n}
Min. value of determinant = - Max. value of determinant.

Q Find the maximum and minimum values of a 3 × 3
determinant, whose elements belong to {1, 3, 5}.
Solution:
Given that elements of determinant belongs to {1, 3, 5}.
For maximum value
Diagonal elements = min{1, 3, 5} = 1
Non-diagonal elements = max{1, 3, 5} = 5
So, maximum value
= 1(1- 25) - 5(5 - 25) + 5(25 - 5)

= -24 + 100 + 100 = 176
And, the Minimum value of determinant = - 176
Product of determinants
Product of Determinants
Product of Third Order Determinants

Product of Determinants
Product of Third Order Determinants
OR
Q If , then
is equal to
A 0
B 1
C -1
D 2
Q If , then
is equal to
A 0
B 1
C -1
D 2
Solution:
Differentiation of determinants
Differentiation of Determinants
Also,
JEE Main 31st Jan 2024, S1
Q
If for all x ∈ R, then
2f(0) + f’(0) is equal to :
A 48
B 24
C 42
D 18
JEE Main 31st Jan 2024, S1
Q
If for all x ∈ R, then
2f(0) + f’(0) is equal to :
A 48
B 24
C 42
D 18
Solution:
If f(x) & g(x) are quadratic function, then prove that
Q
is a constant polynomial.
Solution:
Hint : If 𝜙’(x) = 0 then 𝜙(x) must be constant.

Q
is an identity,
find the value of s, t and p.

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Q
is an identity,
find the value of s, t and p.
Ans: t = 0, s = 71, p = -7
Solution:
Q
The determinant
is independent of
D None of and
Q
The determinant
is independent of
D None of and
Solution:
Some special determinants
(1) Symmetric Determinant

If aij = aij ∀ 1 ≤ i, j ≤ n then we call it a symmetric determinant, where all
the entries are symmetric with respect to the main diagonal.
Eg:
(2) Skew-Symmetric Determinant

If aij = -aji ∀i & j then we call it a skew symmetric determinant.
Clearly, aii = 0 in skew symmetric determinants.
Eg:
(2) Skew-Symmetric Determinant

If aij = -aji ∀i & j then we call it a skew symmetric determinant.
Clearly, aii = 0 in skew symmetric determinants.
Eg:
Remark :
Value of skew symmetric determinant of odd order is zero.
(3) Cofactor Determinant

Determinant made by replacing all the elements of a determinant
by their respective cofactors is called cofactor determinant.
(3) Cofactor Determinant

Determinant made by replacing all the elements of a determinant
by their respective cofactors is called cofactor determinant.
Result :
Let Δ1 be the cofactor determinant of Δ then Δ1 = Δn - 1
where n is the order of Δ.
Q
If then find the value of
Solution:
Q
If
then λ is equal to
A 0
B 1
C -1
D ±1
Q
If
then λ is equal to
A 0
B 1
C -1
D ±1
Solution:
System of Linear Equations
Two Variables
a1x + b1y = c1
a2x +b2y = c2
Three Variables
a1x + b1y + c1z = d1
a2x + b2y + c2z = d2
a 3 x + b3 y + c 3 z = d 3
Cramer’s rule:
It’s a rule to solve & find number of solutions of system of linear equations.
System of linear equations with three variables
a1x + b1y + c1z = d1

a2x + b2y + c2z = d2
a3x + b3y + c3z = d3
Q Solve by Cramer’s rule:
(a) x + y + z = 6 ; x - y + z = 2 ; 3x + 2y - 4z = -5
(b) , ,
(c) x2 + y2 + z2 = 6 ; x2 - y2 + z2 = 2 ; 3x2 + 2y2 - 4z2 = -5

(a) x + y + z = 6 ; x - y + z = 2 ; 3x + 2y - 4z = -5
Solution:
(b) , ,
Solution:
(c) x2 + y2 + z2 = 6 ; x2 - y2 + z2 = 2 ; 3x2 + 2y2 - 4z2 = -5
Solution:
Remark :
If the constant terms in the system of equations (i.e. d1, d2, d3) are
all zero, then system is called homogeneous system of equations.
Number of Solutions
Number of Solutions D
D≠0 D=0
(Unique solution)
Number of Solutions D
D≠0 D=0
(Unique solution)
Dx = Dy = Dz = 0 Dx, Dy, Dz
(Infinitely many are not all zero
solutions or No (no solution)
solution)
Remark :
In second case ‘No solution’ arises when all the cofactors of D are
zero. But this case is very rare
NOTE:
If system has solution (unique or many) then it is called consistent,
otherwise it is called inconsistent.
Q Find Number of solution of following system of Equations:
(a) x + 2y + z = 6 ; 2x + 4y + z = 17 ; 3x + 2y + 9z = 2
(b) 2x + y + 6z = 8 ; x + 2y + 3z = 5 ; x + y + 3z = 4
(c) 2x + 2y + 2z = -2 ; 2x + 3y + 2z = 4 ; x + y + z = -1
(a) x + 2y + 3z = 6 ; 2x + 4y + z = 17 ; 3x + 2y + 9z = 2
Solution:
(b) 2x + y + 6z = 8 ; x + 2y + 3z = 5 ; x + y + 3z = 4
Solution:
(c) 2x + 2y + 2z = -2 ; 2x + 3y + 2z = 4 ; x + y + z = -1
Solution:
Q The number of solutions of the following system of
equations y - z = 1, -x + 2z = -2, x - 2y = 3 is
A 0
B 1
C 2
D infinite
Q The number of solutions of the following system of
equations y - z = 1, -x + 2z = -2, x - 2y = 3 is
A 0
B 1
C 2
D infinite
Solution:
JEE Main 11th Apr, 2023
If the system of linear equations: 7x + 11y + 𝞪z = 13 ;
Q
5x + 4y + 7z = 𝞫 ; 175x + 194y + 57z = 361 has infinitely
many solutions, then 𝞪 + 𝞫 + 2 is equal to
A 6
B 4
C 5
D 3
JEE Main 11th Apr, 2023
If the system of linear equations: 7x + 11y + 𝞪z = 13 ;
Q
5x + 4y + 7z = 𝞫 ; 175x + 194y + 57z = 361 has infinitely
many solutions, then 𝞪 + 𝞫 + 2 is equal to
A 6
B 4
C 5
D 3
Solution:
Solution:
JEE Main 1st Feb 2024, S1
If the system of equations:
Q
2x + 3y - z = 5 ; x + 𝜶y + 3z = -4 ; 3x - y + 𝞫z = 7
has infinitely many solutions, then 13𝜶𝞫 is equal to
A 1110
B 1120
C 1210
D 1220
JEE Main 1st Feb 2024, S1
If the system of equations:
Q
2x + 3y - z = 5 ; x + 𝜶y + 3z = -4 ; 3x - y + 𝞫z = 7
has infinitely many solutions, then 13𝜶𝞫 is equal to
A 1110
B 1120
C 1210
D 1220
Solution:
Q Consider the following system of equations:
x + 2y - 3z = a ; 2x + 6y - 11z = b ; x - 2y + 7z = c,
where a, b, and c are real constants. Then the
system of equations:
Has no solution for all

A
a, b, and c
Has a unique solution when

B
5a = 2b + c
Has infinite number of

C
solutions when 5a = 2b + c
Has a unique solution for all

D
a, b and c
Q Consider the following system of equations:
x + 2y - 3z = a ; 2x + 6y - 11z = b ; x - 2y + 7z = c,
where a, b, and c are real constants. Then the
system of equations:
Has no solution for all

A
a, b, and c
Has a unique solution when

B
5a = 2b + c
Has infinite number of

C
solutions when 5a = 2b + c
Has a unique solution for all

D
a, b and c
Solution:
Solution:
Consider the system of linear equations:
Q
x + y + z = 5, x + 2y + 𝜆2z = 9, x + 3y + 𝜆z = µ, where 𝜆, µ ∈ R.
Then, which of the following statement is NOT correct?
A System is consistent if 𝜆 ≠ 1 and µ = 13
B System is inconsistent if 𝜆 = 1 and µ ≠ 13
C System has unique solution if 𝜆 ≠ 1 and µ ≠ 13
System has infinite number of solution 𝜆 = 1

D and µ = 13
Consider the system of linear equations:
Q
x + y + z = 5, x + 2y + 𝜆2z = 9, x + 3y + 𝜆z = µ, where 𝜆, µ ∈ R.
Then, which of the following statement is NOT correct?
A System is consistent if 𝜆 ≠ 1 and µ = 13
B System is inconsistent if 𝜆 = 1 and µ ≠ 13
C System has unique solution if 𝜆 ≠ 1 and µ ≠ 13
System has infinite number of solution 𝜆 = 1

D and µ = 13
Solution:
Q Find 𝞴 for which the system of equations:
x + y - 2z = 0, 2x - 3y + z = 0, x - 5y + 4z = 𝞴 is consistent
and also find the solutions for all such values of 𝞴.
Solution:
Solution:
For λ = 0, clearly Δy = Δz = 0.
Therefore, system is consistent if λ = 0. Then on eliminating x
from (1), (2) and (3), we have y - z = 0.
Let y = z = k ∈ R. Then from (1), we have
x = 5k - 4k = k
Hence, solution is x = y = z = k ∈ R.
Let a, 𝜆, m ∈ R. Consider the system of linear equations
Q
ax + 2y = 𝜆 ; 3x - 2y = µ. Which of the following
statements is (are) correct ?
If a = -3, then the System has infinite

A solutions for all values of 𝜆 and µ.
If a ≠ -3, then the System has a unique

B solution for all values of 𝜆 and µ.
If 𝜆 + µ = 0, then the system has infinitely

C many solutions for a = -3
If 𝜆 + µ ≠ 0, then the system has no solution

D for a = 3
Let a, 𝜆, m ∈ R. Consider the system of linear equations
Q
ax + 2y = 𝜆 ; 3x - 2y = µ. Which of the following
statements is (are) correct ?
If a = -3, then the System has infinite

A solutions for all values of 𝜆 and µ.
If a ≠ -3, then the System has a unique

B solution for all values of 𝜆 and µ.
If 𝜆 + µ = 0, then the system has infinitely

C many solutions for a = -3
If 𝜆 + µ ≠ 0, then the system has no solution

D for a = 3
Solution:
Solution:
Let’s consider a homogeneous system of equations given by

a1x + b1y + c1z = 0
a2x + b2y + c2z = 0
a 3 x + b3 y + c 3 z = 0
Let’s consider a homogeneous system of equations given by

a1x + b1y + c1z = 0
a2x + b2y + c2z = 0
a3x + b3y + c3z = 0
Unique Solution
If D ≠ 0 Solution is called trivial solution
x= y=z=0
Solutions, except (0,0,0) are
If D = 0 Infinitely many solutions called non-trivial or non-zero
solution.
NOTE:
A homogeneous system cannot have ‘No solution’ as (0, 0, 0)
is always a solution.
(0, 0, 0) is also called ‘trivial solution’ as it obviously satisfy
homogeneous system
NOTE:
If homogeneous system has non zero solution (i.e. non trivial solution)
then it has infinitely many solutions.
Q Solve the following system of homogeneous equations
3x - 4y - 5z = 0 ; x + y - 2z = 0 ; 2x + 3y + z = 0
Solution:
Q Solve the following system of homogeneous equations
x + y - z = 0 ; x - 2y + z = 0 ; 3x + 6y - 5z = 0
Solution:
The set of all values of λ for which the system of
Q
linear equations ,
and has a non-trivial solution is:
A is a singleton set
B contains exactly two elements
C is an empty set
D contains more than two elements

The set of all values of λ for which the system of
Q
linear equations ,
and has a non-trivial solution is:
A is a singleton set
B contains exactly two elements
C is an empty set
D contains more than two elements

Solution:
Consider the given system of linear equations
Now, for a non-trivial solution, the determinant of

coefficient matrix is zero.
JEE Main 8th April, 2023 - S2
Q Let S be the set of all values of θ ∈ [-π, π] for which

the system of linear equations:
has non-trivial solution. Then is equal to
A 20
B 40
C 30
D 10
JEE Main 8th April, 2023 - S2
Q Let S be the set of all values of θ ∈ [-π, π] for which

the system of linear equations:
has non-trivial solution. Then is equal to
A 20
B 40
C 30
D 10
Solution:
Area of Triangle
Area of Triangle
Area of triangle ABC, whose vertices are A(x1, y1), B(x2, y2) and C(x3, y3) is
given by Magnitude of
B(x2, y2)
In determinant form,
Area of ΔABC = Mag. of C (x3, y3) A (x1, y1)

If area of triangle is 35 sq. units, whose vertices
Q
are (5, k), (-2, k), (2, -6), then the sum of all the
possible values of k is:
A 12
B -12
C 20
D -20
Hint: Take care of magnitude

If area of triangle is 35 sq. units, whose vertices
Q
are (5, k), (-2, k), (2, -6), then the sum of all the
possible values of k is:
A 12
B -12
C 20
D -20
Solution:
Solution:
Area of Triangle
Condition of Collinearity of Three Points

Area of Triangle
Condition of Collinearity of Three Points
If the points A(x1, y1), B(x2, y2) and C(x3, x3) are collinear, then
the area of triangle ABC is zero, i.e.,
Concurrency of Straight lines
Let, we have three lines whose equations are

a1x + b1y + c1 = 0
a2x + b2y + c2 = 0
a3x + b3y + c3 = 0

a1x + b1y + c1 = 0
a2x + b2y + c2 = 0
a 3 x + b3 y + c 3 = 0
These lines are said to be concurrent if


a1x + b1y + c1 = 0
a2x + b2y + c2 = 0
a 3 x + b3 y + c 3 = 0
These lines are said to be concurrent if
Three lines are said to be concurrent if any one of the line

passes through the point of intersection of the other two lines.
Q Find the values of ‘a’ for which the lines 2x + y - 1 = 0,
ax + 3y - 3 = 0, 3x + 2y - 2 = 0 are concurrent.
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Nature of Chapter:

1) Be happy, it’s not a difficult Chapter.

2) Its Majorly About Properties of Determinants and its applications.

3) You Need to practice questions on properties to get good in this topic.

4) Fun will Start after property 4

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Jee Advanced 3% 3% 3% 3% 0% 3% 2.5 %

● Properties 5 and 6 of Determinants

Determinant with n-rows and n-columns

Eg. If det A = |–3|1 x 1 , then det A = –3

Eg. If det A = |–3|1 x 1 , then det A = –3

Expansion of Determinant of order 3

Expansion of Determinant of order 3

is an identity, then value of g is

is an identity, then value of g is

Minor : The determinant obtained by deleting

Minor : The determinant obtained by deleting

Cofactor of aij is denoted as

Cij = (-1)i + j Mij

M11 (Minor of 3) = |−5| = −5

M21 (Minor of 6) = |2| = 2

Value of determinants in terms of Cofactors

Value of determinants in terms of Cofactors

Value of determinants in terms of Cofactors

The sum of product of elements of any row (column) with their

Value of determinants in terms of Cofactors

The sum of product of elements of any row (column) with their

lie in the interval

lie in the interval

Property 1 : The value of the determinant remains unchanged if its

Property 2 : If any two rows (or columns) of a determinants are

Property 2 : If any two rows (or columns) of a determinants are

Property 2 : If any two rows (or columns) of a determinants are

Property 3 : If any two rows (or columns) of a determinant are

Property 4 : If all the elements of any row (column) be multiplied

Property 5 : If some or all elements of a row (or a column) of a

Property 5 : If some or all elements of a row (or a column) of a

Property 5 : If some or all elements of a row (or a column) of a

Following determinant can be merged along first row.

1 Will break down into 4 determinants

1 Will break down into 4 determinants

2 Will break down into ___ determinants

Property 6 : The value of determinants is not altered by adding or

Property 6 : The value of determinants is not altered by adding or

Property 6 : The value of determinants is not altered by adding or

Property 6 : The value of determinants is not altered by adding or

Prove that ΔABC must be isosceles.

Q Which of the following values of 𝞪 satisfy the equation

Q Which of the following values of 𝞪 satisfy the equation

Q The solutions of the equation

Q The solutions of the equation

Multiply these to respective 1, 2 and 3 rows.

, then k is equal to ____.

, then k is equal to ____.

Property 7 : Factor Theorem: If by putting x = a, the value of

Here if we put a = b then Δ = 0

If all elements ∈ {⍺1, ⍺2, ⍺3, …., ⍺n}, then

If all elements ∈ {⍺1, ⍺2, ⍺3, …., ⍺n}, then