To decode the message with the given encoding matrix, you need to follow these steps:

1. Identify the Matrix Inverse: Since the message was encoded by multiplying with matrix $A$, to decode it, we need the inverse of matrix $A$ (if it exists).

   Matrix $A$ is: $A = \begin{bmatrix} -2 & -1 & 1 \\ 4 & -3 & 6 \\ -41 & -15 & 31 \end{bmatrix}$

2. Calculate the Inverse of Matrix $A$: Compute $A^{-1}$. This inverse matrix, when multiplied by each encoded vector, will give the decoded message.

3. Multiply Inverse Matrix with Encoded Vectors: The encoded message is given by vectors: $\begin{bmatrix} -9 \\ -19 \\ -93 \end{bmatrix} \quad \text{and} \quad \begin{bmatrix} -25 \\ -72 \\ -362 \end{bmatrix}$ Multiply each of these vectors by $A^{-1}$ to decode each segment of the message.

4. Convert the Result to Characters: The resulting decoded vectors should correspond to ASCII values or letters (depending on the encoding scheme), giving you the six-character word.

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Related Questions:

1. How do you calculate the inverse of a 3x3 matrix?
2. What does it mean to decode a matrix-based encoded message?
3. How are ASCII values related to characters in encoding?
4. Why is matrix multiplication used in encoding messages?
5. What are the limitations if the matrix $A$ is not invertible?

Tip:

Always check if the encoding matrix is invertible before attempting to decode. If it's not, decoding isn't possible using this method.