Find the Determinant Of $\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 0 & - 6 & 0 \\ - 9 & 6 & - 18 \\ 3 & 0 & 18 \end{array} \right]$

question 115

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of $\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 0 & - 6 & 0 \\ - 9 & 6 & - 18 \\ 3 & 0 & 18 \end{array} \right]$ by the method of expansion by cofactors.

• A) \(- 648\)
• B) 1296
• C) \(- 1296\)
• D) 162
• E) \(- 594\)

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