For the equations \(3x + 2y = 8\) and \(2x - y = 3\), the value of \(D\) is
A. \(7\)
B. \(1\)
C. \(-7\)
D. \(-1\)
A. \(7\)
B. \(1\)
C. \(-7\)
D. \(-1\)
Best answer
Answer: C. \(-7\)
\(D = \begin{vmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 2 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = 3(-1) - 2(2) = -3 - 4 = -7\).
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