Question: What is the determinant of the matrix \\( F = \\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\\\ 0 & 1 & 4 \\\\ 5 & 6 & 0 \\end{pmatrix} \\)? (2022)
Options:
Correct Answer: -14
Solution:
Using the determinant formula for 3x3 matrices, we find \\( 1(1*0 - 4*6) - 2(0*0 - 4*5) + 3(0*6 - 1*5) = 1(0 - 24) - 2(0 - 20) + 3(0 - 5) = -24 + 40 - 15 = 1 \\).