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Determinant

Last updated Mar 6, 2022 Edit Source

The determinant of a matrix is how much that linear transformation changes the space that a unit square takes. Since a unit square can be infinitely small, a determinant therefore gives us by what factor $c$ any given matrix multiplies any shape’s area.

# Zero Determinants

If the determinant is zero, it means that the shape is squeezed into a smaller Dimension by the matrice.

# Negative Determinants

A negative determinant means that the shape is flipped over.


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