Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 7 & 9 & 7 \\0 & 2 & 9 & 5 \\5 & 4 & 7 & 2 \\4 & 1 & 2 & 2\end{array} \right|$$

question 224

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 7 & 9 & 7 \\0 & 2 & 9 & 5 \\5 & 4 & 7 & 2 \\4 & 1 & 2 & 2\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 4
• B) \(- 18\)
• C) 666
• D) \(- 31\)

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