Evaluate
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } - 2 & 5 & 4 \\3 & - 2 & 1 \\1 & 6 & - 3\end{array} \right|$$

question 60

Multiple Choice

Evaluate.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } - 2 & 5 & 4 \\3 & - 2 & 1 \\1 & 6 & - 3\end{array} \right|$$

• A) \(- 12\)
• B) 130
• C) \(- 90\)
• D) 80

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