Use the Properties of Determinants to Find the Value of the Second

question 94

Multiple Choice

Use the properties of determinants to find the value of the second determinant, given the value of the first.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { c c c } x & y & z \\u & v & w \\1 & 3 & - 2\end{array} \right| = 14 \quad \left| \begin{array} { c c c } 1 & 3 & - 2 \\u & v & w \\x & y & z\end{array} \right| = ?$$

• A) 14
• B) -14
• C) 0
• D) Cannot determine

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Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data within specified intervals.

Symmetric

A characteristic of datasets or distributions where the shape to the left and right of the center is mirror-like or evenly balanced.

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