alleryThe value of the determinant $\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 4 \\ 3 & 5 \end{vmatrix}$ is:
A$2$
B$22$
C$-22$
D$-2$
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. $-2$
Determinant = (2)(5) − (4)(3) = 10 − 12 = −2.
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