Determinants after Linear Algebra Done Right

Question

I realize that Axler's Linear Algebra Done Right is a great textbook, and the removal of determinants is often pedagogically sound. However, I was doing some problems on a practice entrance exam, and I was surprised by the amount of times solutions would involve having to apply determinants to geometric situations.

Therefore, my question is this: Where I can learn more about determinants, preferably without having to relearn all of linear algebra from another textbook?

Answer 1

For an easy introduction to determinants there are a lot of online resources. See for example

1. Very basic intro to determinant

2. Another intro to determinant with graphical representation

For a very nice graphic representation have a look at this youtube video.

Hope this helps!