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A 3 by 3 matrix has determinant -2. What is the determinant of twice it?
A-8
B16
C-4
D-16
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. -16
Doubling a 3 by 3 matrix multiplies the determinant by 2 cubed = 8, giving 8 x (-2) = -16.
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