Evaluate the Determinant of the Matrix $\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } - 0.7 & - 0.6 & - 0.9 \\- 0.9 & - 0.5 & 0.5 \\1 & - 9 & 3\end{array} \right]$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant of the matrix.
$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } - 0.7 & - 0.6 & - 0.9 \\- 0.9 & - 0.5 & 0.5 \\1 & - 9 & 3\end{array} \right]$

• A) -11.94
• B) -11.76
• C) -11.52
• D) -12.42
• E) -13.284

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