Evaluate $3 \times 3$ Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { c c c } - 5 & - 2 & 1 \\8 & 0 & 7 \\2 & 1 & - 6\end{array} \right|$$

question 111

Multiple Choice

Evaluate $3 \times 3$ determinant. $$\left| \begin{array} { c c c } - 5 & - 2 & 1 \\8 & 0 & 7 \\2 & 1 & - 6\end{array} \right|$$ Use the properties of determinants to your advantage.

• A) -25
• B) -124
• C) -182

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