Evaluate the Determinant by Expanding by Cofactors $\left| \begin{array} { c c c } 2 & - 5 & - 3 \\1 & - 1 & - 6 \\- 1 & 5 & - 6\end{array} \right|$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant by expanding by cofactors. $\left| \begin{array} { c c c } 2 & - 5 & - 3 \\1 & - 1 & - 6 \\- 1 & 5 & - 6\end{array} \right|$

• A) \(60\)
• B) \(36\)
• C) \(0\)
• D) \(- 24\)
• E) \(- 120\)

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