If , the entry in the second row and first column of is

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 160

  1. Step 1: Decompose as , where and .
  2. Step 2: Compute . Since commutes with , use the binomial theorem: .
  3. Step 3: For : . The entry in row , column is .
Answer
160.

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