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ICSE · Class 12 · Mathematics

What Determinants covers in ICSE Class 12 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Mathematics syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 12 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Determinants

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1. Basic Idea of Determinants

  • Only square matrices have determinants.
  • A determinant is written as det A or |A|.
  • |A| is read as determinant A, not mod A.
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2. Minors and Cofactors

  • A minor is obtained by deleting the ith row and jth column of a square matrix.
  • For an order n matrix with n ≥ 2, a minor is a determinant of order n - 1.
  • A cofactor is the signed minor.
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3. Important Determinant Properties

  • If a row or column is all zeros, the determinant is zero.
  • If any two rows or columns are identical, the determinant is zero.
  • If any two rows or columns are interchanged, the sign of the determinant changes.
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4. Adjoint of a Matrix

  • Adj A is the transpose of the cofactor matrix of A.
  • Adj A is not the same as A^-1.
  • A(adj A) = (adj A)A = |A|I_n.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Determinant of a square matrix

Meaning and notationDeterminants of small ordersMinor of an elementCofactor of an elementLaplace expansionCofactor propertyImportant determinant propertiesMatrix product property

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What are the important topics in Determinants for ICSE Class 12 Mathematics?
Key topics in Determinants include Basic Idea of Determinants, Minors and Cofactors, Important Determinant Properties, Adjoint of a Matrix. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Determinants for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 100 practice questions on Determinants. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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