Question: Calculate the determinant of the matrix J = [[1, 2, 1], [0, 1, 0], [2, 3, 1]]. (2023)
Options:
Correct Answer: 1
Exam Year: 2023
Solution:
The determinant of J is calculated as 1*(1*1 - 0*3) - 2*(0*1 - 0*2) + 1*(0*3 - 1*2) = 1 - 0 - 2 = -1.