Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 9 & - 8 & 6 \\- 3 & - 5 & - 6 \\0 & 0 & 0\end{array} \right|$$

question 138

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 9 & - 8 & 6 \\- 3 & - 5 & - 6 \\0 & 0 & 0\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 135
• B) 87
• C) \(- 183\)
• D) 0

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Definitions:

Thigh Bone

The femur, which is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the upper leg.

Sutures

Threads or strands used to close wounds or surgical incisions, typically absorbed by the body or removed after healing.

Skull

The bony structure forming the head, protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the face.

Cancellous Bone

A porous and spongy form of bone tissue found at the end of long bones and in the inner layers of bones, essential for metabolic processes and reducing the weight of bones.