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question 35 points 2
consider \\(a = \
$$\begin{bmatrix} 5 & 5 \\\\ 2 & 4 \\end{bmatrix}$$
\\). find \\(\\|a\\|\\).
20
10
Identify the given matrix and target operation
Using the Matrix Determinant knowledge point
$$
A =
LATEXBLOCK0
$$
The notation \(|A|\) represents the determinant of the \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(A\).
Calculate the determinant of the matrix
Using the Matrix Determinant knowledge point
$$
|A| = (5)(4) - (5)(2) = 20 - 10 = 10
$$
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- (A) 20
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