Find the Determinant of the Matrix Below $\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 5 & - 5 \\1 & 1\end{array} \right]$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of the matrix below. $\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 5 & - 5 \\1 & 1\end{array} \right]$

• A) 25
• B) 10
• C) -20
• D) -10
• E) -25

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