Question
Mathematics Question on Determinants
Find x, if 1 1 2211x1−1 is singular.
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Answer
4
Explanation
Solution
For singular matrix, ∣A∣=0 ∴1 1 2211x1−1=0 ⇒1(−1−1)−2(−1−2)+x(1−2)=0 ⇒−2+6−x=0⇒x=4
Find x, if 1 1 2211x1−1 is singular.
1
2
3
4
4
For singular matrix, ∣A∣=0 ∴1 1 2211x1−1=0 ⇒1(−1−1)−2(−1−2)+x(1−2)=0 ⇒−2+6−x=0⇒x=4