Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } - 5 & - 2 & - 2 \\2 & 0 & - 1 \\- 5 & 0 & - 1\end{array} \right|$$

question 112

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } - 5 & - 2 & - 2 \\2 & 0 & - 1 \\- 5 & 0 & - 1\end{array} \right|$$

• A)-14
• B)-6
• C)6
• D)14

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