Question

Write the degree of the given statement.

`|(1, 2),(3, 4)|`

Options

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

`|(1, 2),(3, 4)|` = 1 × 4 − 2 × 3

Degree of 1 × 4 = 1 + 1 = 2

Degree of 2 × 3 = 1 + 1 = 2

Hence, the highest power is 2.

⇒ Degree of the given determinant is 2.