Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l } - 5 & - 3 \\- 8 & - 4\end{array} \right|$$

question 98

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l } - 5 & - 3 \\- 8 & - 4\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 4
• B) \(- 17\)
• C) 44
• D) \(- 4\)

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