Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 8 & 1 & 6 \\0 & 9 & 4 & 2 \\3 & 2 & 2 & 7 \\2 & 3 & 1 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 8 & 1 & 6 \\0 & 9 & 4 & 2 \\3 & 2 & 2 & 7 \\2 & 3 & 1 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

• A) \(- 263\)
• B) \(- 5\)
• C) \(- 3\)
• D) \(- 22\)

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Definitions:

Anthocerophyta

A phylum of non-vascular plants known as hornworts, characterized by a sporophyte that resembles a horn.

Ferns

A group of non-flowering vascular plants that reproduce via spores and have neither seeds nor flowers.

Bryophyta

A division of non-vascular land plants that are known as mosses, characterized by life-cycles with a dominant gametophyte stage.

Hepaticophyta

A division of non-vascular plants commonly known as liverworts, which are close relatives of mosses and hornworts.