Use the Matrix Capabilities of a Graphing Utility to Find $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 16 & 24 & 8 \\0 & 40 & - 16 \\0 & 0 & - 16\end{array} \right]$$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to find the determinant of the matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 16 & 24 & 8 \\0 & 40 & - 16 \\0 & 0 & - 16\end{array} \right]$$ .

• A)-1,024
• B)0
• C) \(- 10,240\)
• D)-2,560
• E) \(15,360\)

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