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SHORT HISTORY ON DETERMINANT OF A MATRIX

Babarinsa Olayiwola

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Abstract: Determinant was discovered over two centuries before the term ?matrix? was coined. The determinant has played important role in matrix theory because it provides information about the matrix.The history of determinant of a matrix is discussed from the sixteenth century to nineteenth century andthe review gives the core contributors of determinants in chronological order. Then a modified form of condensation methodis suggested to compute the determinant of hourglass matrix. Keyword: Matrix, Determinant, History

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