Find the minor of element 6 in the determinant Δ=∣∣
∣∣123456789∣∣
∣∣
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Solution
Given: Δ=∣∣
∣∣123456789∣∣
∣∣
Since 6 lies in the second row and third column i.e. a23=6
Minor of a23=M23=∣∣
∣∣123456789∣∣
∣∣ =∣∣∣1278∣∣∣=8−14=−6
Thus, minor of element 6 is −6.