COMEDK2025MathematicsMatricesActual
If the matrix [ array ccc -3 & a-b & 5 1 & 0 & 4 a+b & c & 11 array ] is symmetric then the value of a-b+c=
Options
- A9
- B1
- C0
- D5
Correct answer
D. 5
Step-by-step solution
A matrix A is symmetric if A = A^ T , which implies A_ ij = A_ ji for all i, j . Given the matrix A = bmatrix -3 & a-b & 5 1 & 0 & 4 a+b & c & 11 bmatrix , we equate the corresponding elements: For A₁₂ = A₂₁ , we have a-b = 1 . For A₁₃ = A₃₁ , we have 5 = a+b . For A₂₃ = A₃₂ , we have 4 = c . We need to find the value of a-b+c . Substituting the known values, we have a-b = 1 and c = 4 . Therefore, a-b+c = 1 + 4 = 5 . Answer: 5