Combine the methods of row reduction and cofactor expansion to compute the determinant. -1 -5 -4 -1 0-4-8 0 -3-5-4 -1 6 1 10 The determinant is (Simplify your answer.) C...

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Problem 278E: Explain how to decide which row or column you will use to expand a 33 determinant.
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Combine the methods of row reduction and cofactor expansion to compute the determinant.
-1 -5 -4 -1
0-4 -8 0
-3 -5 -4 -1
6
1 1 0
The determinant is
(Simplify your answer.)
Transcribed Image Text:Combine the methods of row reduction and cofactor expansion to compute the determinant. -1 -5 -4 -1 0-4 -8 0 -3 -5 -4 -1 6 1 1 0 The determinant is (Simplify your answer.)
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