Calculate $| \mathbf { A } |$ - $$\begin{array} { l } - 2 x - 9 y + 8 z = - 32 \\7 x + 3 y + 4 z = 101 \\4 x - 9 y - 2 z = - 28\end{array}$$

question 19

Multiple Choice

Calculate $| \mathbf { A } |$
- $$\begin{array} { l } - 2 x - 9 y + 8 z = - 32 \\7 x + 3 y + 4 z = 101 \\4 x - 9 y - 2 z = - 28\end{array}$$

• A) \(( 9 , - 6 , - 5 )\)
• B) \(( 10,4,5 )\)
• C) \(( 9,6,5 )\)
• D) \(( 6,5,6 )\)

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