Learning objectives

• Compute determinants of square matrices using row operations
• Relate determinants to invertibility of matrices

Before class

• Read Lay sections 3.1, 3.2
• Consult notes to the textbook (if you wish)
• Ponder Lay problems 3.1: 3, 9, 10, 37; 3.2:1-4, 5, 6, 15-20, 24.
• Post to Piazza
• Do WeBWorK assignments.
• Turn in written solutions to 1.7#12, 36.

In class

• Properties of determinants

Daily Schedule|WeBWorK|Piazza