Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 2 & 9 & 3 & 6 \\8 & 9 & 4 & 4 \\2 & 4 & 6 & 5 \\2 & 7 & 7 & 2\end{array} \right|$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 2 & 9 & 3 & 6 \\8 & 9 & 4 & 4 \\2 & 4 & 6 & 5 \\2 & 7 & 7 & 2\end{array} \right|$

• A) -21
• B) 1280
• C) -12
• D) -36

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