Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 4 & 4 & 5 \\1 & 0 & 2 \\2 & 1 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

question 281

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 4 & 4 & 5 \\1 & 0 & 2 \\2 & 1 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 7
• B) 49
• C) \(- 7\)
• D) \(- 39\)

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