Solve the Equation for X $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 2 & 5 \\1 & x\end{array} \right| = - 3$$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for x.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 2 & 5 \\1 & x\end{array} \right| = - 3$$

• A) \(\{ - 1 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 3 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 4 \}\)
• D) \(\varnothing\)

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