Use the Matrix Capabilities of a Graphing Utility to Find

question 24

Multiple Choice

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

• A)-6
• B)4
• C)-2
• D)-1
• E)-12

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