Calculate the determinant of a 2x2 matrix.

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Matrix Determinant (2x2)

What is Matrix Determinant (2x2)?

Linear algebra tool.

How it Works

ad - bc.

Example

Input: [[1,2],[3,4]]

Result: -2

FAQ

Formula?

For [[a,b],[c,d]], result is ad - bc.

What if det is 0?

The matrix is singular (not invertible).

Application?

Solving systems of linear equations, finding area.

Negative det?

Implies orientation reversal.

Larger matrices?

Use expansion by minors for 3x3+.

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