Use the Matrix Capabilities of a Graphing Utility to Find

question 55

Multiple Choice

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to find the determinant of the matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c l l } - 2 & 2 & 0 & - 4 & 6 \\0 & 0 & 2 & 8 & 0 \\0 & - 4 & - 6 & - 10 & 2 \\2 & 0 & 0 & 14 & 0 \\0 & 0 & 0 & 2 & 0\end{array} \right]$$ .

• A) \(- 48\)
• B) \(224\)
• C) \(- 320\)
• D) \(- 384\)
• E) \(128\)

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