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Observe the matrix; the matrix has 2 rows and 2 columns.

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So, the dimensions of matrix are \"\".

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The determinant of a \"\" matrix is called a second-order determinant.

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Second-order determinant definition is: \"\"\"\"

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Find the determinant using second-order determinant definition.

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\"\"\"\"The determinant is  \"\".