Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 3 & 5 & 5 \\6 & 3 & 2 \\1 & 1 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

question 231

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 3 & 5 & 5 \\6 & 3 & 2 \\1 & 1 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

• A) -106
• B) 256
• C) -86
• D) 86

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