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Determinant: if two rows are equal, det =

ACannot determine
B0
C1
D2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 0
If matrix has two identical rows (or columns), determinant = 0. Equivalent: rows are linearly dependent so matrix is singular (non-invertible).
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