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Title

From the E-mail Bag: Determinants: a Classic Computation Problem
Author

Steven M. Christensen
Organization: Steven M. Christensen and Associates and MathTensor, Inc.
Journal / Anthology

The Mathematica Journal
Year: 1992
Volume: 2
Issue: 4
Page range: 58-60
Description

What is the best way to compute determinants of numeric and symbolic matrices? It depends on which version of Mathematica you use. This column summarizes a discussion that took place on MathGroup and presents some challenges to readers.
Subjects

*Mathematics > Algebra > Linear Algebra
*Wolfram Technology > Programming > Symbolic Computation
URL

http://www.mathematica-journal.com/issue/v2i4/