Determinants
1. Calculate the determinant of the 2×2 matrix: – ( begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 end{vmatrix} ) 2. Find the determinant of the 2×2 matrix: – \( begin{vmatrix} 5 & -3 \\ 2 & 6 end{vmatrix} \) 3. Determine the determinant of the 3×3 matrix: – \( begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 & …