Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { c c } 7 x & x \ln x \\ 7 & 2 + \ln x \end{array} \right|$

question 28

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant $\left| \begin{array} { c c } 7 x & x \ln x \\ 7 & 2 + \ln x \end{array} \right|$ in which the entries are functions.

• A) \(49 \ln x\)
• B) \(14 x\)
• C) \(2 x\)
• D) \(7 - \ln x\)
• E) \(2 \ln x\)

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