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

question 428

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 12
• B) 72
• C) \(- 72\)
• D) 68

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