If $A = \begin{bmatrix} x & 2 & 1 \\ -2 & y & 0 \\ 2 & 0 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$,where $x$ and $y$ are non-zero real numbers,$\text{trace}(A) = 0$,and $\det(A) = -6$,then the minor of the element $1$ (at position $a_{13}$) of $A$ is:

  • A
    $-4$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $-2$

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ElementCo-factor
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$B$. $1$$(2)$ $32$
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