Evaluate a Third-Order Determinant
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 7 & 0 & 0 \\5 & 9 & 6 \\8 & 7 & 2\end{array} \right|$$

question 134

Multiple Choice

Evaluate a Third-Order Determinant
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 7 & 0 & 0 \\5 & 9 & 6 \\8 & 7 & 2\end{array} \right|$$

• A) \(- 168\)
• B) 420
• C) 168
• D) \(- 163\)

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