The Value of the Determinant Is

question 74

Multiple Choice

The value of the determinant is

• A)ab - cd.
• B)ac - bd.
• C)ab + cd.
• D)ad - cb.

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Definitions:

Decomposers

Organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, turning organic material into simpler substances and recycling nutrients in the ecosystem.

Photosynthesize

The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose, using carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

Spirochete

A long, flexible, helical bacterium. Compare with spirillum, vibrio, bacillus, and coccus.

Bacilli

Rod-shaped bacteria that are found in various environments, and can be either harmful or beneficial to humans and other organisms.