Solve the Equation for X $\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 2 & 5 \\1 & x\end{array} \right| = - 9$

question 345

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for x.
$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 2 & 5 \\1 & x\end{array} \right| = - 9$

• A) {-9}
• B) {2}
• C) {7}
• D) \(\varnothing\)

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