JEE Main2016MathematicsMatricesActual
If A = - 4 - 1 3 1 , then the determinant of the matrix A 2016 - 2 A 2015 - A 2014 is :
Options
- A- 175
- B2014
- C2016
- D- 25
Correct answer
D. - 25
Step-by-step solution
A = - 4 - 1 3 1 ⇒     A 2 = - 4 - 1 3 1   - 4 - 1 3 1 = 13 3 - 9 - 2 and A =- 1 Now, A 2016 - 2 A 2015 - A 2014 = A 2014   A 2 - 2 A - I ⇒ A 2016 - 2 A 2015 - A 2014 = A 2014   A 2 - 2 A - I   A 2 - 2 A - I = 20 5 - 15 - 5 = A 2014   20 5 - 15 - 5 = - 25