KCET2024MathematicsMatrices
If A is a square matrix, such that A^2=A then (I+A)^3 is equal to
Options
- AA-I
- B7 A
- C7 A+I
- DI-7 A
Correct answer
C. 7 A+I
Step-by-step solution
(I+A)^3=I^3+A^3+3 I^2 A+3 A^2 I=I+A^3+3 A+3 A^2=I+A^2 A+3 A+3 A [ A^2=A ]=I+A A+6 A=I+A^2+6 A=I+A+6 A [ A^2=A ]=I+7 A