KCET2012MathematicsMatrices
The characteristic equation of a matrix A is ³-5 ²-3 +2=0 , then adj (A) is equal to
Options
- A9
- B25
- C1 2
- D4
Correct answer
D. 4
Step-by-step solution
We know that, [ array ccc 0 & 0 & - c 1 & 0 & - b 0 & 1 & - a array ] iff ³+ a ²+ b + c =0 But given that, ³-5 ²-3 +2=0A= [ array rrr 0 & 0 & -2 1 & 0 & 3 0 & 1 & 5 array ]|A|= [ array rrr 0 & 0 & -2 1 & 0 & 3 0 & 1 & 5 array ]=0+0-2(1-0)=-2 adj . A |=| A |²=(-2)²=4