Solve for X Given the Following Equation Involving a Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { c c } x - 6 & - 8 \\- 1 & x - 4\end{array} \right| = 0$

question 155

Multiple Choice

Solve for x given the following equation involving a determinant. $\left| \begin{array} { c c } x - 6 & - 8 \\- 1 & x - 4\end{array} \right| = 0$

• A) \(x = 2,8\)
• B) \(x = - 2,8\)
• C) \(x = 4,16\)
• D) \(x = 2 , - 8\)
• E) \(x = - 2 , - 8\)

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