NDA 2011
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2011
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Chapter
- Determinants
NDA 2011 · Mathematics · Determinants
. If the matrix A=( array ccc 2-x & 1 & 1 1 & 3-x & 0 -1 & -3 & -x...
. If the matrix A=\left(\right) is singular, then what is the solution set ?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
Since the matrix is singular therefore,
\left|\right|=0$\begin{aligned} & \left.\Rightarrow(2-x)\left\{-3 x+x^2\right)\right\}-1(-x+x)=0 \\ & \Rightarrow(2-x)\left(x^2-3 x\right)=0 \\ & \Rightarrow x(2-x),(x-3)=0 \\ & \Rightarrow x=0, x=2, x=3\end{aligned}$