Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 6 & 2 & 3 \\ 8 & 4 & 4 \\ 5 & 9 & 3 \end{array} \right|$

question 335

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 6 & 2 & 3 \\ 8 & 4 & 4 \\ 5 & 9 & 3 \end{array} \right|$

• A) \(- 76\)
• B) 4
• C) \(- 4\)
• D) 652

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