Find the Value of the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & - 5 & 8 \\ 0 & 9 & 9 \\ 0 & 0 & - 7 \end{array} \right|$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & - 5 & 8 \\ 0 & 9 & 9 \\ 0 & 0 & - 7 \end{array} \right|$

• A) 315
• B) 270
• C) \(- 315\)
• D) \(- 360\)

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