Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } 12 & - 7 \\- 4 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

question 179

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } 12 & - 7 \\- 4 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 64
• B) 4
• C) 8
• D) -8

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