Solve for X $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } x & - 4 & - 1 \\- 2 & 2 & 0 \\- 1 & - 2 & 8\end{array} \right| = 10$$

question 221

Short Answer

Solve for x.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } x & - 4 & - 1 \\- 2 & 2 & 0 \\- 1 & - 2 & 8\end{array} \right| = 10$$

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