Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 2 & 2 \\3 & 4 & 7 \\5 & 8 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

question 480

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 2 & 2 \\3 & 4 & 7 \\5 & 8 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 24
• B) 340
• C) \(- 164\)
• D) \(- 24\)

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