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Determinants

Level 20 / realistic untimed

3x3 open challenge (no timer)

4 visual steps / 3x3 cofactor boxes

1. First cofactor box

1. First cofactor box
box 1
box 2
box 3
Show 8 times its 2x2 minor.

Show 8 times its 2x2 minor.

2. Second cofactor box

2. Second cofactor box
box 1
box 2
box 3
Settle box 1; show the next 2x2 minor.

Settle box 1; show the next 2x2 minor.

3. Third cofactor box

3. Third cofactor box
box 1
box 2
box 3
Settle box 2; show the final 2x2 minor.

Settle box 2; show the final 2x2 minor.

4. Add three boxes

4. Add three boxes
box 1
box 2
box 3
600 + (-216) + 165 = 549.

600 + (-216) + 165 = 549.

Practice Level 20

A few quick rounds make the products familiar; the sign is the only thing to guard.

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