If \(\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} a & b & c \\ d & e & f \\ g & h & i \end{vmatrix} \) 

and A, B, C, D, G are the cofactors of the elements a, b, c, d, g respectively, then what is equal to?

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Option 1 : 0
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Calculation:

Cofactors:

⇒ A = ei – hf

⇒ B = gf – di,

⇒ C = dh – ge

⇒ D = ch – bi and

⇒ G = bf – ec

Now, bB + cC – dD – gG 

= bgf – bdi + cdh – cge – cdh + bdi – gbf + gec = 0

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

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