If \(\begin{vmatrix} 3 & x \\ 2 & x - 2 \end{vmatrix} = -2\), find the value of x.
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
\(\begin{vmatrix} 3 & x \\ 2 & x - 2 \end{vmatrix} = 3(x - 2) - 2x = -2\)
\(3x - 6 - 2x = -2 \implies x - 6 = -2\)
\(x = -2 + 6 = 4\)
\(\begin{vmatrix} 3 & x \\ 2 & x - 2 \end{vmatrix} = 3(x - 2) - 2x = -2\)
\(3x - 6 - 2x = -2 \implies x - 6 = -2\)
\(x = -2 + 6 = 4\)