Solve for X $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 4 & x & 1 \\- 4 & 1 & 0 \\5 & 1 & 3\end{array} \right| = 39$$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Solve for x.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 4 & x & 1 \\- 4 & 1 & 0 \\5 & 1 & 3\end{array} \right| = 39$$

• A) \(- 2\)
• B) 3
• C) 24
• D) 5

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