Question: What is the value of the determinant of the matrix G = [[1, 2, 3], [0, 1, 4], [5, 6, 0]]? (2022)
Options:
Correct Answer: -34
Exam Year: 2022
Solution:
Using the determinant formula, det(G) = 1(1*0 - 4*6) - 2(0 - 4*5) + 3(0 - 1*5) = -24 + 40 - 15 = 1.