Evaluate
- $\left| \begin{array} { r r } 8 & - 9 \\ - 2 & 1 \end{array} \right|$

question 29

Multiple Choice

Evaluate.
- $\left| \begin{array} { r r } 8 & - 9 \\ - 2 & 1 \end{array} \right|$

• A) \(10\)
• B) \(26\)
• C) \(- 70\)
• D) \(- 10\)

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