Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } - 2 & 5 & 4 \\3 & - 2 & 1 \\1 & 6 & - 3\end{array} \right|$$

question 120

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } - 2 & 5 & 4 \\3 & - 2 & 1 \\1 & 6 & - 3\end{array} \right|$$

• A) -90
• B) 130
• C) 80
• D) -12

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