Compute the Determinant of the Matrix by Cofactor Expansion $\left[ \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & 1 & 3 \\ 1 & - 2 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 & 4 \end{array} \right]$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Compute the determinant of the matrix by cofactor expansion.
- $\left[ \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & 1 & 3 \\ 1 & - 2 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 & 4 \end{array} \right]$

• A) \(- 55\)
• B) \(- 67\)
• C) 17
• D) 55

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