Solve the Equation for X $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 2 & 5 \\1 & x\end{array} \right| = - 3$$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for x.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 2 & 5 \\1 & x\end{array} \right| = - 3$$

• A) \(\{ - 1 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 3 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 4 \}\)
• D) \(\varnothing\)

---

Definitions:

Discriminatory Wages

Wages that are set based on biased or unjust grounds, often resulting in unequal pay for employees who perform similar tasks.

Loophole

An ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules that allows one to circumvent or avoid its intent.

Common Law

A legal system based on custom, court rulings, and past incidents rather than written laws.

Case Law

Law established by previous court decisions and based on precedent rather than statutes or regulations; integral to common law legal systems.