Use the Matrix Capabilities of a Graphing Utility to Find

question 42

Multiple Choice

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to find the determinant of the matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { c c c c c } - 1 & 1 & 0 & - 2 & 3 \\0 & 0 & 1 & 4 & 0 \\0 & - 2 & - 3 & - 5 & 1 \\1 & 0 & 0 & 7 & 0 \\0 & 0 & 0 & 1 & 0\end{array} \right]$$ .

• A)-12
• B)-10
• C)7
• D)-6
• E)4

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