Solve the Problem A) 0
B) 6
C) 9
D) -9

question 56

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
- $$\text { Given that } \left| \begin{array} { l l l } x & y & z \\a & b & c \\2 & 4 & 5\end{array} \right| = 3 \text {, find the value of the determinant } \left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 4 & 5 \\3 a & 3 b & 3 c \\x - 2 & y - 4 & z - 5\end{array} \right| \text {. }$$

• A) 0
• B) 6
• C) 9
• D) -9

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