Evaluate
- $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & 8 & 9 \\ 3 & 8 & 5 \\ 6 & 5 & 2 \end{array} \right|$

question 1

Multiple Choice

Evaluate.
- $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & 8 & 9 \\ 3 & 8 & 5 \\ 6 & 5 & 2 \end{array} \right|$

• A) \(- 150\)
• B) \(- 630\)
• C) 1060
• D) 150

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