Find the indicated cross product.
-v = 4i + 2j + 5k, w = -5i + 2j + 4k Find w × v.
A) -41i - 2j - 18k
B) 2i + 41j - 18k
C) -2i + 40j - 18k
D) -18i - 2j + 2k

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The cross product w × v is calculated using the determinant of a matrix with unit vectors i, j, k in the first row, components of w in the second row, and components of v in the third row. The result is 2i + 41j - 18k.

Find the Indicated Cross Product