Evaluate the determinant.
-$$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l }
5 & 6 & 7 & 9 \
2 & 1 & 8 & 9 \
1 & 0 & 0 & 6 \
8 & 3 & 2 & 2
\end{array} \right|$$
A) $- 1451$
B) 42
C) $- 4$
D) $- 9$

Question

Evaluate the determinant.
-$$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 
5 & 6 & 7 & 9 \
2 & 1 & 8 & 9 \
1 & 0 & 0 & 6 \
8 & 3 & 2 & 2
\end{array} \right|$$
A) $- 1451$
B) 42
C) $- 4$
D) $- 9$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To evaluate the determinant of a 4x4 matrix, one can use the method of expansion by minors or use a calculator capable of matrix operations. The calculation of this specific determinant results in $-1451$.

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