Evaluate the Determinant $8 - 4$ $\begin{array} { l l } 1 & - 2 \end{array}$

question 147

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant: $8 - 4$
$\begin{array} { l l } 1 & - 2 \end{array}$

• A) -94
• B) 94
• C) 12
• D) -12

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