Make a Conjecture About the Result of Factoring a Common

question 2

Multiple Choice

Make a conjecture about the result of factoring a common factor from each element of a column in a determinant. Use your conjecture to help evaluate the determinant.

• A) 88
• B) 72
• C) 84
• D) 76
• E) 80

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