Evaluate $4 \times 4$ Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { c c c c } 1 & 2 & 0 & 0 \\4 & - 1 & 5 & 6 \\- 2 & 5 & 1 & 8 \\2 & - 1 & - 2 & - 4\end{array} \right|$$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Evaluate $4 \times 4$ determinant. $$\left| \begin{array} { c c c c } 1 & 2 & 0 & 0 \\4 & - 1 & 5 & 6 \\- 2 & 5 & 1 & 8 \\2 & - 1 & - 2 & - 4\end{array} \right|$$ Use the properties of determinants to your advantage.

• A) -186
• B) -206
• C) -358

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