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Evaluate the second order determinant with rows (2, 4) and (-1, 2).
A8
B6
C-8
D0
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 8
Product of the main diagonal is 2 x 2 = 4 and of the other diagonal is 4 x (-1) = -4, so 4 - (-4) = 8.
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