I have a practice question that I need explained and answered. Thank you so much!

We want to determine the determinant of matrix C
Recall, if a matrix, A is
a b
c d
its determinant, IAI = a * d - b * c
By applying this for matrix C,
ICI = - 6 * 4 - (6 * - 2)
ICI = - 24 - - 12 = - 24 + 12
ICI = - 12