Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 8 & 5 \\3 & 9 & 8 \\8 & 6 & 2\end{array} \right|$

question 294

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 8 & 5 \\3 & 9 & 8 \\8 & 6 & 2\end{array} \right|$

• A) 134
• B) -890
• C) -134
• D) 1142

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Definitions:

Experimental Protocol

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Random Sample

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