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Sign pattern of cofactors for 3x3 for JEE

Evaluation of determinants

Formula

\[\begin{bmatrix}+&-&+\\-&+&-\\+&-&+\end{bmatrix}\]

Variables: Signs correspond to \((-1)^{i+j}\).

Conditions: Useful for cofactor expansion.

Avoiding sign errors in determinant and adjoint problems.

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