Find the Value of the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \end{array} \right|$

question 113

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \end{array} \right|$

• A) \(- 1\)
• B) \(- 7\)
• C) \(- 5\)
• D) 5

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Definitions:

Production Department

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