Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 5 & 2 \\6 & - 4\end{array} \right|$

question 138

Short Answer

Evaluate the determinant. $\left| \begin{array} { r r } - 5 & 2 \\6 & - 4\end{array} \right|$

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