Find the Cofactor of the Indicated Element $a_{22}$ $\left|\begin{array}{rrr}1 & 5 & 1 \\-2 & -1 & 1 \\4 & 2 & 3\end{array}\right|$

question 467

Multiple Choice

Find the cofactor of the indicated element.
- $a_{22}$
$\left|\begin{array}{rrr}1 & 5 & 1 \\-2 & -1 & 1 \\4 & 2 & 3\end{array}\right|$

• A) 1
• B) -1
• C) \(- 2\)
• D) 2

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