AP EAMCET2007MathematicsDeterminants
If [ array rrr 1 & 2 & x 4 & -1 & 7 2 & 4 & -6 array ] is a singular matrix, then x is equal to
Options
- A0
- B1
- C-3
- D3
Correct answer
C. -3
Step-by-step solution
Let A= [ array ccc 1 & 2 & x 4 & -1 & 7 2 & 4 & -6 array ] is a singular matrix Then, |A|=0 aligned & | array ccc 1 & 2 & x 4 & -1 & 7 2 & 4 & -6 array |=0 & 1[6-28]-2[-24-14]+x[16+2]=0 & -22-2 (-38)+x 18=0 & -22+76+18 x=0 & x=-3 & aligned