Find the Determinant of the Matrix $\left[ \begin{array} { l l } - 8 & 2 \\- 6 & 4\end{array} \right]$

question 70

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of the matrix $\left[ \begin{array} { l l } - 8 & 2 \\- 6 & 4\end{array} \right]$ .

• A) \(- 20\)
• B) \(40\)
• C) \(24\)
• D) \(8\)
• E) \(44\)

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