Compute the Determinant of the Given Matrix $\left[ \begin{array} { l l } 3 & - 1 \\5 & - 5\end{array} \right]$

question 119

Multiple Choice

Compute the determinant of the given matrix.
$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } 3 & - 1 \\5 & - 5\end{array} \right]$

• A)26
• B) -10
• C) 25
• D) -1
• E) 1

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