Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 5 & 2 & 1 & 6 \\5 & 4 & 5 & 7 \\8 & 6 & 8 & 1 \\7 & 2 & 9 & 8\end{array} \right|$$

question 464

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 5 & 2 & 1 & 6 \\5 & 4 & 5 & 7 \\8 & 6 & 8 & 1 \\7 & 2 & 9 & 8\end{array} \right|$$

• A) \(- 46\)
• B) 920
• C) \(- 23\)
• D) \(- 47\)

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