Determine Whether the Matrix Is Invertible $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r } 2 & 9 \\1 & 14\end{array} \right]$$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the matrix is invertible.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r } 2 & 9 \\1 & 14\end{array} \right]$$

• A) Yes
• B) \(\mathrm { No }\)

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Virulence

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