Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & 0 & 0 \\3 & - 2 & 0 \\- 2 & 7 & 6\end{array} \right|$

question 40

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & 0 & 0 \\3 & - 2 & 0 \\- 2 & 7 & 6\end{array} \right|$

• A) -81
• B) 60
• C) 39
• D) -60

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