For the real numbers p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, |pqrstuvwx|=−3. Find |p2q5r+4ps2t5u+4sv2w5x+4v|.
The determinant is (-3)(2)(5)(4) = -120.
By performing column operations and factoring out common factors whenever there is,
|p2q5r+4ps2t5u+4sv2w5x+4v|=2|pq5rst5uvw5x|=10|pqrstuvwx|=10(−3)=−30