Determine the Order of the Matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } - 4 & - 8 & 2 \\0 & - 7 & - 4\end{array} \right]$$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Determine the order of the matrix.
$$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } - 4 & - 8 & 2 \\0 & - 7 & - 4\end{array} \right]$$

• A) \(2 \times 3\)
• B) \(3 \times 3\)
• C) \(3 \times 1\)
• D) \(3 \times 2\)
• E) \(2 \times 2\)

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