Find the Determinant of the Matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 2 & - 5 \\0 & 0\end{array} \right]$$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of the matrix.​ $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 2 & - 5 \\0 & 0\end{array} \right]$$ ​

• A) \(7\)
• B)0
• C) \(- 10\)
• D)10
• E) \(- 7\)

---

Definitions:

Abundance

The large quantity or concentration of something in a particular area or environment.

Edge Effect

The changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two or more habitats, affecting biodiversity and ecological interactions.

Bottom-up Processes

Decision-making or organizational processes that start at the lowest level of the hierarchy and move upwards, often driven by input from lower-level participants.

Top-down Processes

Cognitive processes driven by higher-level mental processes, such as experiences and expectations, influencing perception.