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Properties Of Determinants
December 19, 2015

We are already familiar with what determinants are. We know that for every square matrix [A]nn there exists a determinant to the
matrix such that it represents a unique value. In the upcoming discussions, we will learn about certain properties of determinants
which simplify the calculation of the determinant (http://byjus.com/maths/determinants/).

1. Property of Reection:

If in a determinant, even when rows are interchanged with columns, the value of the determinant remains unaltered.
a b c a d g

If = d e f and1 = b e h

g h i c f i

In such a case = 1
Note: Interchange of rows is denoted asRi Rj and the column interchange is denoted as Ci Cj

2. All Zero Property:

If all the elements of any particular row or any particular column are zero then the value of the determinant is also zero.
0 155 38

Example: Evaluate the determinant = 0 309 56 .

0 456 937

Solution: As the column is entirely zero, therefore the value of the determinant is zero, by the all zero property.

3. Repetition Property:

If there are two identical rows or columns then the value of the determinant is zero.
155 155 38

Example: Evaluate the determinant = 309 309 56 .

456 456 937

Solution: As the column 1 and column 2 are exactly identical therefore the value of the determinant is zero, by repetition property.

4. Switching Property:
If any two rows or columns are interchanged then the value of the determinant changes its sign i.e. If
a b c c b a

= d e f and1 = f e d .

g h i i h g
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Then by the property of switching = 1

5. Property of multiplication by a Scalar:

If all the elements of a row or a column in a determinant are multiplied by a constant non-zero value then the value of the
a kb c

determinant also becomes a multiple of that constant i.e. If = d ke f . Then from the property of scalar multiplication it

g kh i

a b c

follows that = k d e f .

g h i

6. Property of Sum:
a + x b c

If = d + y e f .

g + z h i

Then the value of determinant becomes equal to the sum of the determinants obtained by splitting, i.e.
a + x b c x b c a b c

= d + y e f = y e f + d e f .

g + z h i z h i g h i

7. Property of Invariance:
If any row or column of a determinant is expressed as the sum of multiples of any other row or column then the value of the
determinant remains unchanged.

a b c a + b + c b c

= d e f = d + e + f e f .

g h i g + h + i h i

8. Triangle Property:
If, in a determinant all the elements above or below the diagonal consists of zero, only then the value of the determinant will be
equal to the product of the diagonal element.

a b c a 0 0

= 0 e f = d e 0 = a e i.

0 0 i g h i

There you go!! These are the basic properties of determinants and we are sure you want to learn more. To know more about
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