Matrices and Determinants 1 Question 9

9. If A=[α011] and B=[1051] then value of α for which A2=B, is

(2003, 1M)

(a) 1

(b) -1

(c) 4

(d) no real values

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 9. (d)

Solution:

  1.  Given, A=[α011],B=[1051]A2=[α011][α011]=[α20α+11]

Also, given, A2=B

[α20α+11]=[1051]α2=1 and α+1=5

Which is not possible at the same time.

No real values of α exists.



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