Evaluate the Determinant of the Given Matrix and State Whether $A = \left[ \begin{array} { l l l } 7 & 4 & 5 \\5 & - 5 & 8 \\1 & 5 & 1\end{array} \right]$

question 103

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant of the given matrix and state whether the matrix is invertible.
- $A = \left[ \begin{array} { l l l } 7 & 4 & 5 \\5 & - 5 & 8 \\1 & 5 & 1\end{array} \right]$

• A) \(- 363\), Yes
• B) \(- 363 , \mathrm { No }\)
• C) \(- 153 , \mathrm { Yes }\)
• D) \(- 153\), No

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