Identify the Element Specified for the Matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r r r } 9 & 4 & 5 & 9 \\- 4 & 5 & 5 & 3\end{array} \right]$$

question 226

Multiple Choice

Identify the element specified for the matrix.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r r r } 9 & 4 & 5 & 9 \\- 4 & 5 & 5 & 3\end{array} \right]$$
$\mathrm { a } _ { 12 }$

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 9
• D) \(- 4\)

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