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For the real numbers p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, |pqrstuvwx|=3. Find |p2q5r+4ps2t5u+4sv2w5x+4v|.
 

 Jun 14, 2020
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The determinant is (-3)(2)(5)(4) = -120.

 Jun 14, 2020
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By performing column operations and factoring out common factors whenever there is,

 

|p2q5r+4ps2t5u+4sv2w5x+4v|=2|pq5rst5uvw5x|=10|pqrstuvwx|=10(3)=30

 Jun 14, 2020

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