Find the Determinant of the Given Matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 0 & 0 & 7 \\9 & 8 & 8 & 4 \\7 & 7 & 4 & 8 \\1 & 4 & 7 & 2\end{array} \right]$$

question 188

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of the given matrix.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 0 & 0 & 7 \\9 & 8 & 8 & 4 \\7 & 7 & 4 & 8 \\1 & 4 & 7 & 2\end{array} \right]$$

• A) \(- 28\)
• B) \(- 49\)
• C) 735
• D) \(- 735\)

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