Find the Determinant of the Matrix Below $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c c } - 1 & 7 & 5 & 3 \\3 & 3 & - 7 & - 4 \\4 & - 5 & - 7 & 4 \\2 & 2 & - 4 & - 2\end{array} \right]$$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of the matrix below. Expand by cofactors on the row or column that appears to make the computations easiest. $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c c } - 1 & 7 & 5 & 3 \\3 & 3 & - 7 & - 4 \\4 & - 5 & - 7 & 4 \\2 & 2 & - 4 & - 2\end{array} \right]$$

• A)766
• B)990
• C)94
• D)234
• E)-146

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Definitions:

Occipital Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Frontal Lobe

Part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Brain Stem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoined to the spinal cord, that controls basic life functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure.