Find the Determinant of the Matrix $\left[ \begin{array} { c c } - 4 & 0 \\5 & 8\end{array} \right]$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of the matrix. $\left[ \begin{array} { c c } - 4 & 0 \\5 & 8\end{array} \right]$

• A)32
• B) \(- 32\)
• C) \(- \frac { 1 } { 32 }\)
• D)0
• E) \(\frac { 1 } { 32 }\)

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