Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 1 & 5 & - 4 \\- 5 & 1 & 1 \\4 & - 4 & - 2\end{array} \right|$$

question 345

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 1 & 5 & - 4 \\- 5 & 1 & 1 \\4 & - 4 & - 2\end{array} \right|$$

• A) \(- 32\)
• B) \(- 92\)
• C) \(- 132\)
• D) 92

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