Minor of an Element

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Minor of an Element

## Definition / Concept

The minor of an element $$a_{ij}$$ is the determinant obtained after deleting the $$i$$th row and $$j$$th column.

It is denoted by:

$$M_{ij}$$

## Usage

- Used to calculate cofactors and expand determinants.

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