Common Factor from a Row

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Common Factor from a Row

## Formula

If every element of a row contains a common factor $$k$$:

$$D=kD_1$$

where $D_1$ is the determinant after removing $$k$$ from that row.

## Usage

- Used to simplify determinants before expansion.

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