Find the Determinant of the Matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 2 & - 2 \\8 & - 16\end{array} \right]$$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of the matrix.​ $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c } 2 & - 2 \\8 & - 16\end{array} \right]$$ ​

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 16 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 16 }\)
• C)0
• D)16
• E) \(- 16\)

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