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If \(\begin{vmatrix}  m-2 & m+1 \\ m+4 & m-2 \end{vmatrix} = -27\), find the value...

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WAEC 2016

If \(\begin{vmatrix}  m-2 & m+1 \\ m+4 & m-2 \end{vmatrix} = -27\), find the value of m.

  • A. \(3\frac{8}{9}\)
  • B. \(3\)
  • C. \(2\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D. \(2\)
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

\(\begin{vmatrix} m-2 & m+1 \\ m+4 & m-2 \end{vmatrix} = -27\)

\((m^{2} - 4m + 4) - (m^{2} + 5m + 4) = -27\)

\(-9m = -27 \implies m = 3\)


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