Find the Value of the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { c c } - 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \end{array} \right|$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { c c } - 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \end{array} \right|$

• A) \(- 1\)
• B) \(- 5\)
• C) 5
• D) \(- 7\)

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