The given equations are
2x + y + 2z = 3
x + y + 2z = 2
2x + 3y – z = – 2
These equations can be written as
Co-factors of the elements of first row of | A | are
i.e. -7, 5, 1 respectively.
Co-factors of the elements of second row of | A | are
i.e. 7, – 6, – 4 respectively
Co-factors of the elements of third row of | A | are
i.e. 0. – 2, 1 respectively
Now