Evaluate the Expression A) $\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 0 & 60 \\ - 48 & 48 \end{array} \right]$

question 51

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression.
$$\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 5 & - 1 \\4 & - 4\end{array} \right] \left[ \begin{array} { c c } 0 & 3 \\- 3 & 0\end{array} \right] \left[ \begin{array} { c c } - 5 & 0 \\1 & 4\end{array} \right]$$

• A) \(\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 0 & 60 \\ - 48 & 48 \end{array} \right]\)
• B) \(\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 0 & - 48 \\ 60 & 48 \end{array} \right]\)
• C) \(\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 0 & 0 \\ - 12 & 0 \end{array} \right]\)
• D) \(\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 15 & - 12 \\ 60 & 12 \end{array} \right]\)
• E) not possible

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Metamorphism

The process by which a rock's structure or mineral composition is transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical reactions.

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