Solution
= Solution
Expand the <determinant> along its first row:
$$
\det A=2(5-8)-(5+12)=\boxed{-23.}
$$
In particular the <matrix> has an <inverse matrix>.
= Solution
Expand the <determinant> along its first row:
$$
\det A=2(5-8)-(5+12)=\boxed{-23.}
$$
In particular the <matrix> has an <inverse matrix>.