Find the Value of the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { l l } 0 & - 1 \\8 & 0\end{array} \right|$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
$\left| \begin{array} { l l } 0 & - 1 \\8 & 0\end{array} \right|$

• A) -8
• B) 8
• C) 7
• D) 0

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