Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 6 & - 4 \\- 8 & 8\end{array} \right|$$

question 96

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 6 & - 4 \\- 8 & 8\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 80
• B) 88
• C) -16
• D) -80

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