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Problem
Find the area enclosed between y = x² and y = 2x in the first quadrant.
1
Find the points of intersection
Set the curves equal: x² = 2x → x(x - 2) = 0, so x = 0 and x = 2.
2
Identify which curve is on top
On (0, 2), 2x > x², so y = 2x is the upper curve.
3
Set up the area integral
A = ∫₀² (2x - x²) dx
4
Integrate term-by-term
A = [ x² - x³/3 ]₀²
Final Answer
A = 4/3 sq. units
Quick Answer
How do you find the determinant of a matrix?
The determinant of a square matrix is a scalar computed from its entries. For 2x2, det = ad - bc. For 3x3, the rule of Sarrus gives a compact formula. For larger matrices, cofactor expansion along any row or column reduces the problem to smaller determinants, and row reduction to triangular form gives the determinant as the product of diagonal entries (adjusted for row swaps). The determinant is zero if and only if the matrix is singular (not invertible).
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Why students use AskSia for Determinant Matrix.
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Cofactor expansion.
For 4x4 or larger, expand along the row or column with the most zeros.
General
Row reduction option.
Reduce to upper triangular, multiply diagonal entries.
Efficient
Singularity detection.
Zero determinant flagged. Useful for invertibility check.
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How It Works
Solve any Determinant Matrix problem in three steps.
Step 01
Enter the problem.
Type the expression, paste from your homework, snap a photo, or speak it. AskSia parses your input and identifies the structure.
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Step 02
AskSia picks the method.
Based on the problem structure, AskSia chooses the cleanest solution path and labels each step with the operation performed.
1
Set curves equal
x² = 2x → x = 0, x = 2
2
Set up the integral
A = ∫₀² (2x - x²) dx
3
Evaluate
A = [x² - x³/3]₀² = 4/3
Step 03
Read the verified answer.
Final result appears with a substitution or composition check. Practice problems on the same concept are one tap away.
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Region between y = 2x and y = x² — area = 4/3
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A = [x² - x³/3]₀² = 4/3
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Use Cases
What the Determinant Matrix solver covers.
2x2 quickly.
Direct ad minus bc.
2x2
3x3 by Sarrus.
Rule of Sarrus, six terms.
3x3
4x4 by cofactor.
Expand along row with zeros to reduce work.
4x4
nxn by row reduction.
Reduce to triangular form, multiply diagonal entries.
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Check invertibility.
Zero determinant means matrix is singular.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Why are determinants important?
Determinants tell you whether a matrix is invertible (non-zero) or singular (zero), how the matrix scales volumes, and whether vectors are linearly independent (non-zero determinant means independent). They appear in Cramer's rule, change of variables in multivariable calculus (Jacobian determinant), and many other places.
How does the rule of Sarrus work?
For a 3x3 matrix, write the first two columns again to the right, giving a 3-by-5 array. Sum the three products along down-right diagonals (positive sign) and subtract the three products along down-left diagonals (negative sign). This shortcut is specific to 3x3 matrices and does not generalize to larger sizes.
When should I use row reduction versus cofactor expansion?
Cofactor expansion is best for small matrices (up to 4x4) and when the matrix has many zeros (expand along a sparse row). Row reduction is more efficient for larger matrices because each row operation costs O(n) work, while cofactor expansion costs O(n factorial) overall. AskSia picks based on size and sparsity.
Can the determinant be negative?
Yes. The determinant can be any real number (including negative or zero). Its sign indicates orientation: a positive determinant means the linear transformation preserves orientation, while a negative determinant means it reverses orientation (like a mirror reflection). The absolute value gives the volume scaling factor.
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