Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 1 & 1 \\2 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

question 49

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 1 & 1 \\2 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

• A) -1
• B) -7
• C) -5
• D) 5

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