Find the Matrix Product When Possible $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r r } - 5 & 7 & 9 \\- 1 & - 8 & 4\end{array} \right] \left[ \begin{array} { l } - 2 \\- 8 \\- 2\end{array} \right]$$

question 255

Multiple Choice

Find the matrix product when possible.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r r } - 5 & 7 & 9 \\- 1 & - 8 & 4\end{array} \right] \left[ \begin{array} { l } - 2 \\- 8 \\- 2\end{array} \right]$$

• A)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { r r r } - 5 & 7 & 9 \\ - 1 & - 8 & 4 \\ - 2 & - 8 & - 2 \end{array} \right]\)
• B)
• [-64 58]
• C)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { r } - 64 \\ 58 \end{array} \right]\)
• D)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { r } 58 \\ - 64 \end{array} \right]\)

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