Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 9 & - 5 \\7 & 9\end{array} \right|$$

question 108

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 9 & - 5 \\7 & 9\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 46
• B) \(- 46\)
• C) \(- 116\)
• D) \(- 18\)

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