Find the determinant of the matrix A = \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\)
A
4
B
2
C
5
D
3
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
|A| = (2*3) - (1*3)
→ 6 - 3
= 3
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