Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } \frac { 1 } { 7 } & - \frac { 1 } { 6 } \\6 & 7\end{array} \right|$$

question 29

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } \frac { 1 } { 7 } & - \frac { 1 } { 6 } \\6 & 7\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 0
• B) \(- 2\)
• C) 2
• D) \(\frac { 85 } { 42 }\)

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