Use the Matrix Capabilities of a Graphing Utility to Find $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 0.2 & - 0.6 & 0.6 \\0.8 & 0.4 & 0 \\- 0.4 & - 1.4 & 1.0\end{array} \right]$$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to find the determinant of the matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 0.2 & - 0.6 & 0.6 \\0.8 & 0.4 & 0 \\- 0.4 & - 1.4 & 1.0\end{array} \right]$$ .

• A)-0.008
• B)-0.080
• C)-0.040
• D)0.024
• E)-0.016

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