Use the Matrix Capabilities of a Graphing Utility to Find

question 4

Multiple Choice

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

• A) \(48\)
• B) \(64\)
• C) \(32\)
• D) \(384\)
• E) \(- 128\)

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