Question
Evaluate $\begin{bmatrix}2&5\\-1&-1\end{bmatrix}$
  1. 3
  2. -7
  3. 5
  4. -2

Answer

  1. 3
Solution:
Expanding along $\text{R}_1,$ we get
$\triangle=2(-1)-5(-1)=2+5$
$=3$

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