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The determinant of [(p,3),(-2,1)] is...

The determinant of `[(p,3),(-2,1)]` is

A

p-6

B

p+6

C

3p-2

D

3-2p

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B
By definition, the determinant of `[(p,3),(-2,1)]" is "(p)(1)-(3)(-2)=p+6`.
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