Find the Determinant of the Matrix $\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 9 & 8 & - 2 \\2 & 2 & 0 \\- 9 & 8 & 2\end{array} \right]$

question 261

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of the matrix.Expand by cofactors on the row or column that appears to make the computations easiest. $\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 9 & 8 & - 2 \\2 & 2 & 0 \\- 9 & 8 & 2\end{array} \right]$

• A)-64
• B)-62
• C)-66
• D)-65
• E)-63

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