Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 8 & - 1 & 0 \\ - 1 & 4 & 8 \end{array} \right|$

question 174

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 8 & - 1 & 0 \\ - 1 & 4 & 8 \end{array} \right|$

• A) \(- 40\)
• B) \(- 24\)
• C) \(- 8\)
• D) 8

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