Find the Value of the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { l l } - 10 & 5 \\0 & - 9\end{array} \right|$

question 382

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
$\left| \begin{array} { l l } - 10 & 5 \\0 & - 9\end{array} \right|$

• A) 90
• B) -50
• C) -90
• D) 85

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