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If the minor of a12 in a 3 by 3 determinant is 5, its cofactor is?
A25
B5
C-25
D-5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. -5
Position (1,2) has sign (-1)^3 = -1, so the cofactor is -1 x 5 = -5.
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