Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A matrix has . Find , , and .
exists exactly when , and . For , swap the diagonal and negate the other two entries. Also , and .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. . .
Step 2. . Apply the rule to , whose determinant is : .
Step 3. . .
Step 4. . .
Answer: , , and .
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