Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l } - 5 & - 3 \\b & a\end{array} \right|$$

question 459

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l } - 5 & - 3 \\b & a\end{array} \right|$$

• A) \(- 5 a + 3 b\)
• B) ba - 15
• C) \(15 - a b\)
• D) \(5 a - 3 b\)

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