NDA2021MathematicsDeterminantsActual
If the determinant | array lll x & 1 & 3 0 & 0 & 1 1 & x & 4 array |=0 then what is x equal to?
Options
- A-2 or 2
- B-3 or 3
- C-1 or 1
- D3 or 4
Correct answer
C. -1 or 1
Step-by-step solution
| array lll x & 1 & 3 0 & 0 & 1 1 & x & 4 array |=0 x(0-x)+1(1-0)+3(0-0)=0 aligned & -x^2+1=0 & x= 1 aligned