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Published on: August 13, 2026
The absolute value of the determinant 
is:
A
B
C
8
D
none
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Applying R 2 → R 2 – R 1 & R 3 → R 3 – R 1
= 
= 1( 
– 8 
+ 8) = 
So absolute value is 
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