Matrices and Determinants 2 Question 14

16. If A=|α22α| and |A3|=125, then the value of α is

(a) ±1

(b) ±2

(c) ±3

(d) ±5

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 16. (c)

Solution:

  1. We know, |An|=|A|n

Since,

|A3|=125|A|3=125

|α22α|=5α24=5α=±3



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