Find the Value of the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { c c } - 8 & - 4 \\ b & \text { a } \end{array} \right|$

question 118

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { c c } - 8 & - 4 \\ b & \text { a } \end{array} \right|$

• A) \(8 a - 4 b\)
• B) \(b a - 32\)
• C) \(32 - a b\)
• D) \(- 8 a + 4 b\)

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