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System Of Linear Equations

Class 12th Mathematics RS Aggarwal Solution
Exercise 8a
  1. x + 2y = 9;2x + 4y = 7. Show that each one of the following systems of equations…
  2. 2x + 3y = 5;6x + 9y = 10. Show that each one of the following systems of…
  3. 4x – 2y = 3;6x – 3y = 5. Show that each one of the following systems of…
  4. 6x + 4y = 5;9x + 6y = 8. Show that each one of the following systems of…
  5. x + y – 2z = 5;x – 2y + z = - 2;- 2x + y + z = 4. Show that each one of the…
  6. 2x – y + 3z = 1;3x – 2y + 5z = - 4;5x – 4y + 9z = 14. Show that each one of the…
  7. x + 2y + 4z = 12;y + 2z = - 1;3x + 2y + 4z = 4. Show that each one of the…
  8. 3x – y – 2z = 2;2y – z = - 1;3x – 5y = 3. Show that each one of the following…
  9. 5x + 2y = 4;7x + 3y = 5. Solve each of the following systems of equations using…
  10. 3x + 4y – 5 = 0;x - y + 3 = 0. Solve each of the following systems of equations…
  11. x + 2y = 1;3x + y = 4. Solve each of the following systems of equations using…
  12. 5x + 7y + 2 = 0;4x + 6y + 3 = 0. Solve each of the following systems of…
  13. 2x - 3y + 1 = 0;x + 4y + 3 = 0. Solve each of the following systems of…
  14. 4x - 3y = 3;3x - 5y = 7. Solve each of the following systems of equations using…
  15. 2x + 8y + 5z = 5;x + y + z = - 2;x + 2y - z = 2. Solve each of the following…
  16. x – y + z = 1;2x + y – z = 2;X – 2y – z = 4. Solve each of the following…
  17. 3X + 4y + 7z = 4;2x – y + 3z = - 3;x + 2y – 3z = 8. Solve each of the following…
  18. x + 2y + z = 7;x + 3z = 11;2x – 3y = 1. Solve each of the following systems of…
  19. 2x - 3y + 5z = 16;3x + 2y – 4z = - 4x + y – 2z = - 3. Solve each of the…
  20. x + y + z = 4;2x – y + z = - 1;2x + y – 3z = - 9. Solve each of the following…
  21. 2x - 3y + 5z = 11;3x + 2y - 4z = - 5;x + y – 2z = - 3. Solve each of the…
  22. x + y + z = 1;x – 2y + 3z = 2;5x – 3y + z = 3. Solve each of the following…
  23. x + y + z = 6;x + 2z = 7;3x + y + z = 12. Solve each of the following systems…
  24. 2x + 3y + 3z = 5;x – 2y + z = - 4;3x – y – 2z = 3. Solve each of the following…
  25. 4x - 5y – 11z = 12;X – 3y + z = 1;2x + 3y – 7z = 2. Solve each of the following…
  26. x – y + 2z = 7;3x + 4y – 5z = - 5:2x – y + 3z = 12. Solve each of the following…
  27. 6X - 9y – 20z = - 4;4x – 15y + 10z = - 1;2x - 3y - 5z = - 1. Solve each of the…
  28. 3x - 4y + 2z = - 1;2x + 3y + 5z = 7;X + z = 2. Solve each of the following…
  29. X + y - z = 1;3x + y – 2z = 3;X – y – z = - 1. Solve each of the following…
  30. 2x + y - z = 1;x – y + z = 2;3x + y – 2z = - 1. Solve each of the following…
  31. X + 2y + z = 4;- x + y + z = 0;x - 3y + z = 4. Solve each of the following…
  32. x - y – 2z = 3;x + y = 1;x + z = - 6. Solve each of the following systems of…
  33. 5x - y = - 7;2x + 3z = 1;3y – z = 5. Solve each of the following systems of…
  34. x - 2y + z = 0;y – z = 2;2x – 3z = 10. Solve each of the following systems of…
  35. x - y = 3;2x + 3y + 4z = 17;y + 2z = 7. Solve each of the following systems of…
  36. 4x + 3y + 2z = 60;x + 2y + 3z = 45;6x + 2y + 3z = 70. Solve each of the…
  37. If A = , find A - 1.Using A - 1, solve the following system of equations:2x – 3y + 5z =…
  38. If A = ( {ccc} {2}&{1}&{1} {1}&{-2}&{-1} {0}&{3}&{-5} ) , find A - 1.Using A - 1, solve…
  39. If A = ( {ccc} {1}&{-2}&{0} {2}&{1}&{3} {0}&{-2}&{1} ) andB = ( {ccc} {7}&{2}&{-6}…
  40. {2}/{x} - frac {3}/{y} + frac {3}/{2} = 10, {1}/{x} + frac {1}/{y} + frac…
  41. {1}/{x} - frac {1}/{y} + frac {1}/{z} = 4; {2}/{x} + frac {1}/{y} -…
  42. The sum of three numbers is 2. If twice the second number is added to the sum…
  43. The cost of 4 kg potato, 3 kg wheat and 2 kg of rice is ₹ 60. The cost of 1 kg…
  44. An amount of ₹ 5000 is put into three investments at 6%, 7% and 8% per annum…
  45. Two schools A and B want to award their selected students on the values of…
Objective Questions
  1. If A and B are 2-rowed square matrices such that(A+B)= ( {cc} {4}&{-3} {1}&{6} ) and…
  2. If ( {cc} {3}&{-2} {5}&{6} ) + 2A = ( {cc} {5}&{6} {-7}&{10} ) then A=?…
  3. If A= ( {cc} {2}&{0} {-3}&{1} ) and B= ( {cc} {4}&{-3} {-6}&{2} ) are such that 4A…
  4. If (A-2B)= ( {cc} {1}&{-2} {3}&{0} ) and (2A-3B) = ( {cc} {-2}&{2} {3}&{-3} ) then…
  5. If (2A – B) = ( {ccc} {6}&{-6}&{0} {-4}&{2}&{1} ) and (2B + A) = ( {ccc}…
  6. If 2 ( {ll} {3}&{4} {5}&{x} ) + ( {ll} {1}&{y} {0}&{1} ) = ( {ll} {7}&{0} {10}&{5}…
  7. If ( {cc} {x-y}&{2x-y} {2x+z}&{3z+w} ) = ( {cc} {-1}&{0} {5}&{13} ) then…
  8. If ( {cc} {x}&{y} {3y}&{x} ) ( {1} {2} ) = ( {3} {5} ) then…
  9. If the matrix A = ( {cc} {3-2x}&{x+1} {2}&{4} ) is singular then x=?…
  10. If Aα = ( {cc} {cosalpha }&{sinalpha} {-sinalpha}&{cosalpha} ) then (Aα)2=?…
  11. If A = ( {cc} {cosalpha }&{sinalpha} {-sinalpha}&{cosalpha} ) be such that A + A’ =…
  12. If A= ( {ccc} {1}&{k}&{3} {3}&{k}&{-2} {2}&{3}&{-4} ) is singular then k=?…
  13. If A = ( {ll} {a}&{b} {c}&{d} ) then adj A=?
  14. If A = ( {cc} {2x}&{0} {x}&{x} ) and A-1= ( {cc} {1}&{0} {-1}&{2} ) then x=?…
  15. If A and B are square matrices of the same order then (A + B)(A – B) = ?…
  16. If A and B are square matrices of the same order then (A + B)2 =?…
  17. If A and B are square matrices of the same order then (A – B)2 =?…
  18. If A and B are symmetric matrices of the same order then (AB – BA) is always…
  19. Matrices A and B are inverse of each other only when
  20. For square matrices A and B of the same order, we have adj(AB)=?
  21. If A is a 3-rowed square matrix and │A│=4 then adj(adj A)=?
  22. If A is a 3-rowed square matrix and │A│=5 then │adj A│=?
  23. For any two matrices A and B,
  24. If A ( {cc} {3}&{2} {1}&{-1} ) = ( {ll} {4}&{1} {2}&{3} ) then A=?…
  25. If A is an invertible square matrix then │A-1│=?
  26. If A and B are invertible matrices of the same order then (AB)-1=?…
  27. If A and B are two nonzero square matrices of the same order such that AB=0 then…
  28. If A is a square matrix such that │A│≠0 and A2 – A + 2I = 0 then A-1=?…
  29. If A= ( {lll} {1}& { lambda } &{2} {1}&{2}&{5} {2}&{1}&{1} ) is not invertible then…
  30. If A= ( {cc} {costheta }&{-sintegrate heta} {sintheta}&{costheta} ) then A-1=?…
  31. The matrix A= ( {cc} {ab}& { b^{2} } { - a^{2} } &{-ab} ) is
  32. The matrix A= ( {ccc} {2}&{-2}&{-4} {-1}&{3}&{4} {1}&{-2}&{-3} ) is…
  33. If A is singular then A(adjA)=?
  34. For any 2-rowed square matrix A, if A(adjA) = ( {ll} {8}&{0} {0}&{8} ) then the…
  35. If A = ( {cc} {-2}&{3} {1}&{1} ) then │A-1│=?
  36. If A = ( {ll} {3}&{1} {7}&{5} ) and A2 + xI = yA then the values of x and y are…
  37. If matrices A and B anticommute then
  38. If A = ( {ll} {2}&{5} {1}&{3} ) then adj A=?
  39. If A = ( {cc} {3}&{-4} {-1}&{2} ) and B is a square matrix of order 2 such that…
  40. If A and B are invertible square matrices of the same order then (AB)-1=?…
  41. If A= ( {cc} {2}&{-1} {1}&{3} ) , then A-1=?
  42. If │A│=3 and A-1= ( {cc} {3}&{-1} { {-5}/{3} } & { frac {2}/{3} } ) then adj A=?…
  43. If A is an invertible matrix and A-1 = ( {ll} {3}&{4} {5}&{6} ) then A=?…
  44. If A= ( {cc} {1}&{2} {4}&{-3} ) and ƒ(x)=2x2 – 4x + 5 then ƒ(A)=?…
  45. If A= ( {ll} {1}&{4} {2}&{3} ) then A2 – 4A = ?
  46. If A is a 2-rowed square matrix and │A│=6 then a c. adja =?
  47. If A is an invertible square matrix and k is a non-negative real number then (KA)-1=?…
  48. If A= ( {ccc} {3}&{4}&{1} {1}&{0}&{-2} {-2}&{-1}&{2} ) then A-1=?…
  49. If A is a square matrix then (A + A’) is
  50. If A is a square matrix then (A-A’) is
  51. If A is a 3-rowed square matrix and │3A│=k │A│ then k =?
  52. Which one of the following is a scalar matrix?
  53. If A= ( {ll} {1}&{-1} {2}&{-1} ) and B= ( {cc} {a}&{1} {b}&{-1} ) and(A + B)2 =…

Exercise 8a
Question 1.

Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.

x + 2y = 9;

2x + 4y = 7.


Answer:

To prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent.


Given set of lines are : -


x + 2y = 9


2x + 4y = 7


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – 2R1



Again converting into equation form, we get


x + 2y = 9


0x + 0y = - 11


∴ 0 = - 11


which is not true


∴ x + 2y = 9


2x + 4y = 7 are inconsistent.



Question 2.

Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.

2x + 3y = 5;

6x + 9y = 10.


Answer:

To prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent.


Given set of lines are : -


2x + 3y = 5


6x + 9y = 10


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – 3R1



Again converting into equation form, we get


2x + 3y = 5


0x + 0y = - 5


∴ 0 = - 5


which is not true


∴ 2x + 3y = 5


6x + 9y = 10 are inconsistent.



Question 3.

Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.

4x – 2y = 3;

6x – 3y = 5.


Answer:

To prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent.


Given set of lines are : -


4x – 2y = 3


6x – 3y = 5


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



4R2 – 6R1



Again converting into equation form, we get


4x – 2y = 3


0x + 0y = 2


∴ 0 = 2


which is not true


∴ 4x – 2y = 3


6x – 3y = 5 are inconsistent.



Question 4.

Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.

6x + 4y = 5;

9x + 6y = 8.


Answer:

To prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent.


Given set of lines are : -


6x + 4y = 5


9x + 6y = 8


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



2R2 – 3R1



Again converting into equation form, we get


6x + 4y = 5


0x + 0y = 3


∴ 0 = 3


which is not true


∴ 6x + 4y = 5


9x + 6y = 8 are inconsistent.



Question 5.

Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.

x + y – 2z = 5;

x – 2y + z = - 2;

- 2x + y + z = 4.


Answer:

To prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent.


Given set of lines are : -


x + y – 2z = 5;


x – 2y + z = - 2;


- 2x + y + z = 4


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B


=


R2 – R1


R3 + 2R1


=


R3 + R2


=


Converting back into equation form we get,


x + y – 2z = 5;


0x – 3y + 3z = - 7;


0x + 0y + 0z = 7


∴ 0 = 7


Which is not true.


∴x + y – 2z = 5;


x – 2y + z = - 2;


- 2x + y + z = 4


are inconsistent.



Question 6.

Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.

2x – y + 3z = 1;

3x – 2y + 5z = - 4;

5x – 4y + 9z = 14.


Answer:

To prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent.


Given set of lines are : -


2x – y + 3z = 1;


3x – 2y + 5z = - 4;


5x – 4y + 9z = 14


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B


=


2R2 – 3R1


2R3 - 5R1


=


R3 - 3R2


=


Converting back into equation form we get,


2x – y + 3z = 1;


0x – 1y + 1z = - 11;


0x + 0y + 0z = 56


∴ 0 = 56


Which is not true.


∴2x – y + 3z = 1;


3x – 2y + 5z = - 4;


5x – 4y + 9z = 14


are inconsistent.



Question 7.

Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.

x + 2y + 4z = 12;

y + 2z = - 1;

3x + 2y + 4z = 4.


Answer:

To prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent.


Given set of lines are : -


x + 2y + 4z = 12;


y + 2z = - 1;


3x + 2y + 4z = 4


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B


=


R3 - 3R1


=


R3 + 4R2


=


Converting back into equation form we get,


x + 2y + 4z = 12;


y + 2z = - 1;


0x + 0y + 0z = - 36


∴ 0 = - 36


Which is not true.


∴2x – y + 3z = 1;


3x – 2y + 5z = - 4;


5x – 4y + 9z = 14


are inconsistent.



Question 8.

Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.

3x – y – 2z = 2;

2y – z = - 1;

3x – 5y = 3.


Answer:

To prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent.


Given set of lines are : -


3x – y – 2z = 2;


2y – z = - 1;


3x – 5y = 3


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B


=


R3 - R1


=


R3 + 2R2


=


Converting back into equation form we get,


3x – y – 2z = 2;


2y – z = - 1;


0x + 0y + 0z = - 1


∴ 0 = - 1


Which is not true.


∴3x – y – 2z = 2;


2y – z = - 1;


3x – 5y = 3


are inconsistent.



Question 9.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

5x + 2y = 4;

7x + 3y = 5.


Answer:

To find: - x , y


Given set of lines are : -


5x + 2y = 4;


7x + 3y = 5.


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



5R2 – 7R1



Again converting into equation form, we get


5x + 2y = 4;


y = - 3


5x + 2× - 3 = 4


5x = 10


X = 2


∴ x = 2 , y = - 3



Question 10.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

3x + 4y – 5 = 0;

x - y + 3 = 0.


Answer:

To find: - x , y


Given set of lines are : -


3x + 4y – 5 = 0;


x - y + 3 = 0


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



3R2 – R1



Again converting into equation form, we get


3x + 4y = 5


- 7 y = - 14


Y = 2


3x + 4y = 5


3x + 4×2 = 5


3x = - 3


X = - 1


∴ x = - 1 , y = 2



Question 11.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x + 2y = 1;

3x + y = 4.


Answer:

To find: - x , y


Given set of lines are : -


x + 2y = 1


3x + y = 4


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – 3R1



Again converting into equation form, we get


x + 2y = 1


- 5y = 1


Y =


x + 2 = 1


x + = 1


x = 1 +


X =


∴ x = , y =



Question 12.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

5x + 7y + 2 = 0;

4x + 6y + 3 = 0.


Answer:

To find: - x , y


Given set of lines are : -


5x + 7y + 2 = 0;


4x + 6y + 3 = 0.


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



5R2 – 4R1



Again converting into equation form, we get


5x + 7y = - 2


2y = - 7


Y =


5x + 7 = - 2


5x = - 2 +


5x =


X =




Question 13.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

2x - 3y + 1 = 0;

x + 4y + 3 = 0.


Answer:

To find: - x , y


Given set of lines are : -


2x - 3y + 1 = 0;


x + 4y + 3 = 0


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



2R2 – R1



Again converting into equation form we get


2x - 3y = - 1


11 y = - 5


Y =


2x - 3 = - 1


2x = - 1 -


X =




Question 14.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

4x - 3y = 3;

3x - 5y = 7.


Answer:

To find: - x , y


Given set of lines are : -


4x - 3y = 3;


3x - 5y = 7


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



4R2 – 3R1



Again converting into equation form, we get


4x – 3y = 3


- 11y = 19


Y =


4x – 3 × = 3


4x = 3 -


4x =


X =




Question 15.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

2x + 8y + 5z = 5;

x + y + z = - 2;

x + 2y - z = 2.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


2x + 8y + 5z = 5;


x + y + z = - 2;


x + 2y - z = 2


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



2R2 – R1


2R3 – R1



3R3 – 2R2



Again converting into equations, we get


2x + 8y + 5z = 5


- 6y - 3z = - 9


- 15z = 15


Z = - 1


- 6y - 3 × - 1 = - 9


- 6y = - 9 - 3


Y = 2


2x + 8×2 + 5× - 1 = 5


2x = 5 - 16 + 5


X = - 3




Question 16.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x – y + z = 1;

2x + y – z = 2;

X – 2y – z = 4.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x – y + z = 1;


2x + y – z = 2;


X – 2y – z = 4


Converting following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – 2R1


R3 – R1



3R3 + R2



Again converting into equations we get


X – y + z = 1


3y - 3z = 0


- 9z = 9


Z = - 1


Y = z


Y = - 1


X + 1 - 1 = 1


X = 1




Question 17.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

3X + 4y + 7z = 4;

2x – y + 3z = - 3;

x + 2y – 3z = 8.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


3X + 4y + 7z = 4;


2x – y + 3z = - 3;


x + 2y – 3z = 8


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



3R2 – 2R1


3R3 – R1



11R3 + 2R2



Again converting into equations we get


3x + 4y + 7z = 4


- 11y - 5z = - 17


- 186z = 186


Z = - 1


- 11y + 5 = - 17


- 11y = - 22


Y = 2


3x + 4×2 + 7× - 1 = 4


3x = 4 - 8 + 7


X = 1




Question 18.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x + 2y + z = 7;

x + 3z = 11;

2x – 3y = 1.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x + 2y + z = 7;


x + 3z = 11;


2x – 3y = 1


Converting following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – R1


R3 –2R1



R3 + R2



Again converting into equations we get


X + 2y + z = 7


- 2y + 2z = 4


- 9y = - 9


Y = 1


- 2×1 + 2z = 4


2z = 6


Z = 3


X + 2×1 + 3 = 7


X = 7 - 2 - 3


X = 2




Question 19.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

2x - 3y + 5z = 16;

3x + 2y – 4z = - 4

x + y – 2z = - 3.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


2x - 3y + 5z = 16;


3x + 2y – 4z = - 4


x + y – 2z = - 3


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



2R2 – 3R1


2R3 –R1



13R3 - 5R2



Again converting into equations, we get


2x - 3y + 5z = 16


13y - 23z = - 56


- 2z = - 6


Z = 3


13y – 23×3 = - 56


13y = - 56 + 69


Y = 1


2x - 3×1 + 5×3 = 16


2x = 16 + 3 - 15


2x = 4


X = 2




Question 20.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x + y + z = 4;

2x – y + z = - 1;

2x + y – 3z = - 9.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x + y + z = 4;


2x – y + z = - 1;


2x + y – 3z = - 9.


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – 2R1


R3 –2R1



3R3 - R2



Again converting into equations, we get


X + y + z = 4


- 3y - z = - 9


- 14z = - 42


Z = 3


- 3y - 3 = - 9


- 3y = - 6


Y = 2


X + 2 + 3 = 4


X = 4 - 5


X = - 1




Question 21.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

2x - 3y + 5z = 11;

3x + 2y - 4z = - 5;

x + y – 2z = - 3.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


2x - 3y + 5z = 11;


3x + 2y - 4z = - 5;


x + y – 2z = - 3.


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



2R2 – 3R1


2R3 –R1



13R3 - 5R2



Again converting into equations we get


2x – 3y + 5z = 11


13y - 23 z = - 43


- 2z = - 6


Z = 3


13y - 23×3 = - 43


13y = - 43 + 69


13y = 26


Y = 2


2x – 3×2 + 5×3 = 11


2x = 11 + 6 - 15


X = 1




Question 22.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x + y + z = 1;

x – 2y + 3z = 2;

5x – 3y + z = 3.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x + y + z = 1;


x – 2y + 3z = 2;


5x – 3y + z = 3.


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – R1


R3 – 5R1



R3 + 2R2



Again converting into equations we get


X + y + z = 1


- 3y + 2z = 1


- 14 y = 0


Y = 0


- 3 × 0 + 2z = 1


Z =


X + 0 + = 1


X =




Question 23.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x + y + z = 6;

x + 2z = 7;

3x + y + z = 12.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x + y + z = 6;


x + 2z = 7;


3x + y + z = 12


Converting following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – R1


R3 – 3R1



R3 + 2R2



Again converting into equations we get


X + y + z = 6


- y + z = 1


- 4 y = - 4


Y = 1


- 1 + z = 1


Z = 2


X + 1 + 2 = 6


X = 6 - 3


X = 3




Question 24.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

2x + 3y + 3z = 5;

x – 2y + z = - 4;

3x – y – 2z = 3.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


2x + 3y + 3z = 5;


x – 2y + z = - 4;


3x – y – 2z = 3


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



2R2 – R1


2R3 – 3R1



R3 - 13R2



Again converting into equations we get


2X + 3y + 3z = 5


- 7y - z = - 13


80 y = 160


Y = 2


- 7×2 - z = - 13


Z = - 1


2x + 3×2 + 3× - 1 = 5


2x = 5 - 6 + 3


X = 1




Question 25.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

4x - 5y – 11z = 12;

X – 3y + z = 1;

2x + 3y – 7z = 2.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


4x - 5y - 11z = 12


X – 3y + z = 1;


2x + 3y – 7z = 2


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



4R2 – R1


2R3 – R1



5R3 + R2



Again converting into equations we get


4x – 5y - 11z = 12


- 7y + 15z = - 8


48 y = - 48


Y = - 1


7 + 15z = - 8


15z = - 15


Z = - 1


4x + 5 + 11 = 12


4x = 12 - 5 - 11


4x = - 4


X = - 1




Question 26.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x – y + 2z = 7;

3x + 4y – 5z = - 5:

2x – y + 3z = 12.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x - y + 2z = 7


3x + 4y – 5z = - 5


2x – y + 3z = 12


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – 3R1


R3 – 2R1



7R3 - R2



Again converting into equations we get


x – y + 2z = 7


7y - 11 z = - 26


4z = 12


Z = 3


7y – 11 ×3 = - 26


7y = - 26 + 33


7y = 7


Y = 1


X – 1 + 2×3 = 7


X = 7 + 1 - 6


X = 2




Question 27.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

6X - 9y – 20z = - 4;

4x – 15y + 10z = - 1;

2x - 3y - 5z = - 1.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


6x - 9y - 20z = - 4


4x – 15y + 10z = - 1


2x - 3y - 5z = - 1


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



3R2 – 2R1


3R3 – R1



Again converting into equations, we get


6x - 9y - 20 z = - 4


- 27y + 70z = 5


5z = 1


Z =


- 27y + 70 = 5


- 27y = 5 – 14


- 27y = - 9


Y =


6x – 9× - 20 × = - 4


6x = - 4 + 3 + 4


X =




Question 28.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

3x - 4y + 2z = - 1;

2x + 3y + 5z = 7;

X + z = 2.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


3x - 4y + 2z = - 1


2x + 3y + 5z = 7;


x + z = 2


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



3R2 – 2R1


3R3 – R1



11R3 - R2



Again converting into equations, we get


3x - 4y + 2z = - 1


17y + 11z = 23


27 y = 54


Y = 2


17×2 + 11z = 23


11z = 23 – 34


Z = - 1


3x – 4 × 2 + 2× - 1 = - 1


3x = - 1 + 8 + 2


3x = 9


X = 3




Question 29.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

X + y - z = 1;

3x + y – 2z = 3;

X – y – z = - 1.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x + y - z = 1


3x + y - 2z = 3


x - y - z = - 1


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – 3R1


R3 – R1



Again converting into equations we get


X + y – z = 1


- 2y + z = 0


- 2y = - 2


Y = 1


- 2 + z = 0


Z = 2


X + 1 - 2 = 1


X = 2




Question 30.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

2x + y - z = 1;

x – y + z = 2;

3x + y – 2z = - 1.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


2x + y - z = 1


x - y + z = 2


3x + y - 2z = - 1


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



2R2 – R1


2R3 – 3R1



3R3 - R2



Again converting into equations we get


2x + y – z = 1


- 3y + 3z = 3


- 6z = - 18


Z = 3


- 3y + 3×3 = 3


- 3y = 3 - 9


- 3y = - 6


Y = 2


2x + 2 - 3 = 1


2x = 1 + 1


X = 1


∴ x = 1 , y = 2 , z = 3



Question 31.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

X + 2y + z = 4;

- x + y + z = 0;

x - 3y + z = 4.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x + 2y + z = 4


- x + y + z = 0


x - 3y + z = 4


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 + R1


R3 – R1



Again converting into equations we get


X + 2y + z = 4


3y + 2z = 4


- 5y = 0


Y = 0


0 + 2z = 4


Z = 2


X + 0 + 2 = 4


X = 2


∴ x = 2 , y = 0 , z = 2



Question 32.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x - y – 2z = 3;

x + y = 1;

x + z = - 6.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x - y - 2z = 3


x + y = 1


x + z = - 6


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – R1


R3 – R1



2R3 - R2



Again converting into equations we get


X + y - 2z = 3


2y + 2z = - 2


4z = - 16


Z = - 4


2y – 8 = - 2


2y = - 2 + 8


2y = 6


Y = 3


X - 3 + 8 = 3


X = - 2


∴ x = - 2 , y = 3 , z = - 4



Question 33.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

5x - y = - 7;

2x + 3z = 1;

3y – z = 5.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


5x - y = - 7


2x + 3z = 1


3y - z = 5


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



5R2 – 2R1



2R3 - 3R2



Again converting into equations we get


5x – y = - 7


2y + 15z = 19


- 47z = - 47


Z = 1


2y + 15 = 19


2y = 19 - 15


Y = 2


5x – 2 = - 7


5x = - 5


X = - 1


∴ x = - 1 , y = 2 , z = 1



Question 34.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x - 2y + z = 0;

y – z = 2;

2x – 3z = 10.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x - 2y + z = 0


y - z = 2


2x - 3z = 10


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R3 – 2R1



R3 - 4R2



Again converting into equations we get


X - 2y + z = 0


Y – z = 2


- z = 2


Z = - 2


Y + 2 = 2


Y = 0


X + 0 - 2 = 0


X = 2


∴ x = 2 , y = 0 , z = - 2



Question 35.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x - y = 3;

2x + 3y + 4z = 17;

y + 2z = 7.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x - y = 3


2x + 3y + 4z = 17


y + 2z = 7


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – 2R1



2R3 - R2



Again converting into equations we get


X – y = 3


5y + 4z = 11


- 3y = 3


Y = - 1


5× - 1 + 4z = 11


4z = 16


Z = 4


X + 1 = 3


X = 2


∴ x = 2 , y = - 1 , z = 4



Question 36.

Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

4x + 3y + 2z = 60;

x + 2y + 3z = 45;

6x + 2y + 3z = 70.


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


4x + 3y + 2z = 60


x + 2y + 3z = 45


6x + 2y + 3z = 70


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



4R2 – R1


2R3 – 3R1



Again converting into equations, we get


4x + 3y + 2z = 60


5y + 10z = 120


- 5y = - 40


Y = 8


5×8 + 10z = 120


10z = 120 - 40


10z = 80


Z = 8


4x + 3×8 + 2×8 = 60


4x = 60 – 24 - 16


4x = 20


X = 5


∴ x = 5 , y = 8 , z = 8



Question 37.

If A = , find A- 1.

Using A - 1, solve the following system of equations:

2x – 3y + 5z = 11;

3x + 2y – 4z = - 5;

x + y – 2z = - 3.


Answer:

Given,


A =


A - 1 =


The determinant of matrix A is


|A| =


= 2( 2 × - 2 – ( - 4)×1) + 3(3× - 2 – ( - 4)×1) + 5(3×1 – 2×1)


= 2( - 4 + 4 ) + 3( - 6 + 4 ) + 5( 3 – 2 )


= 2(0) + 3( - 2) + 5(1)


= - 6 + 5


= - 1


|A| ≠ 0


∴ A - 1 is possible.


AT =


Adj(A) =


A - 1 =


A - 1 =


A - 1 =


Given set of lines are : -


2x – 3y + 5z = 11


3x + 2y – 4z = - 5


x + y – 2z = - 3


Converting following equations in matrix form,


AX = B


Where A = , X = , B =


Pre - multiplying by A - 1


A - 1AX = A - 1B


IX = A - 1B


X = A - 1B



=


=


=


∴ x = 1 , y = 2 , z = 3



Question 38.

If A = , find A - 1.

Using A - 1, solve the following

system of linear equations:

2x + y + z = 1;

X – 2y – z = ;

3y – 5z = 9.

HINT: Here A = ,

X = and B = .


Answer:

Given,


A =


A - 1 =


The determinant of matrix A is


|A| =


= 2( - 2× - 5 - ( - 1)×3) – (1× - 5 - ( - 1)×0) + (1×3 – ( - 2)×0)


= 2(10 + 3) – ( - 5) + (3)


= 26 + 5 + 3


= 34


|A| ≠ 0


∴ A - 1 is possible.


AT =


Adj(A) =


A - 1 =


A - 1 =


Given set of lines are : -


2x + y + z = 1


X – 2y – z =


3y – 5z = 9


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B


Where A = , X = , B =


Pre - multiplying by A - 1


A - 1AX = A - 1B


IX = A - 1B


X = A - 1B



=


=


= =


∴ x = 1 , y = , z = -



Question 39.

If A =and

B = , find AB.

Hence, solve the system of equations:

x – 2y = 10,

2x + y + 3z = 8 and

- 2y + z = 7.

HINT: AB = (11)I = A = I

A- 1 = B.


Answer:

Given,


A = , B =


AB =


AB =


AB =


AB =


AB = 11


AB = 11I


Pre - multiplying by A - 1


A - 1AB = 11 A - 1I


IB = 11 A - 1


B = 11 A - 1


A - 1 = B


Given set of lines are : -


x – 2y = 10


x + y + 3z = 8


- 2y + z = 7


Converting following equations in matrix form,


AX = C


Where A = ,X = , C =


Pre - multiplying by A - 1


A - 1AX = A - 1C


IX = A - 1C


X = A - 1C


X = BC



=


=


=


∴ x = 4 , y = - 3 , z = 1



Question 40.

= 10, = 10,

= 13

Ans. x = , y = , z =


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


= 10


= 10,


= 13


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



2R2 – R1


2R3 – 3R1



R3 - 5R2



Again converting into equations we get








Z =



9 – 15 = 4


X =


∴ x = , y = , z =



Question 41.

= 4; = 0;

= 2. (x, y, z ≠ 0)


Answer:

To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


= 4


= 0


= 2


Converting following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – 2R1


R3 – R1



Again converting into equations we get








Z = 1



- 1 - 1


X =


∴ x = , y = , z =



Question 42.

The sum of three numbers is 2. If twice the second number is added to the sum of first and third, we get 1. On adding the sum of second and third numbers to five times the first, we get 6. Find the three numbers by using matrices.


Answer:

Let the three numbers be x, y and z.


According to the question,


X + y + z = 2


X + 2y + z = 1


5x + y + z = 6


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – R1


R3 – R1



Converting back into the equations we get


X + y + z = 2


Y = - 1


4x = 5


X =


– 1 + z = 2


Z = 2 - + 1


Z =


∴ The numbers are .



Question 43.

The cost of 4 kg potato, 3 kg wheat and 2 kg of rice is ₹ 60. The cost of 1 kg potato, 2 kg wheat and 3 kg of rice is ₹45. The cost of 6 kg potato, 2 kg wheat and 3 kg of rice is ₹70. Find the cost of each item per kg by matrix method.


Answer:

Let the price of 1kg potato, wheat and rice be x, y and z respectively.


According to the question,


4x + 3y + 2z = 60


X + 2y + 3z = 45


6x + 2y + 3z = 70


Converting into matrix form


AX = B



4R2 – R1


2R3 – 3R1



Converting back into the equations we get


4x + 3y + 2z = 60


5y + 10z = 120


- 5y = - 40


Y = 8


5×8 + 10z = 120


10z = 120 – 40


Z = 8


4x + 3×8 + 2×8 = 60


4x = 60 - 24 - 16


4x = 20


X = 5


∴ The cost of 1 kg potatoes, wheat and rice is Rs.5, Rs.8 and Rs. 8 respectively.



Question 44.

An amount of ₹ 5000 is put into three investments at 6%, 7% and 8% per annum respectively. The total annual income from these investments is ₹358. If the total annual income from first two investments is ₹70more

than the income from the third, find the amount of each investment by the matrix method.

HINT: Let these investments be ₹x, ₹y and ₹z, respectively.

Then, x + y + z = 5000, …(i)

= 358

6x + 7y + 8z = 35800 …(ii)

And,

6x + 7y - 8z = 7000. …(iii)


Answer:

Let these investments be ₹x, ₹y and ₹z, respectively.


Then, x + y + z = 5000


= 358


6x + 7y + 8z = 35800


And,


6x + 7y - 8z = 7000.


Representing in the matrix form,


AX = B



R3 – R2



R2 – 6R1



Converting back into the equations we get


X + y + z = 5000


Y + 2z = 5800


- 16z = - 28800


Z = 1800


Y + 2×1800 = 5800


Y = 5800 - 3600


Y = 2200
x + 2200 + 1800 = 5000


X = 5000 – 4000


X = 1000


Amount of 1000 , 2200 , 1800 were invested in the investments of 6% , 7%, 8% respectively.



Question 45.

Two schools A and B want to award their selected students on the values of sincerity, truthfulness and helpfulness. The school A wants to award ₹ x each, ₹ y each and ₹ z each for the three respective values to 3, 2 and 1 students respectively with total award money of ₹ 1,600. School B wants to spend ₹ 2,300 to award its 4, 1 and 3 students on the respective values (by giving the same award money to the three values as before). If the total amount of award for one prize on each value is ₹ 900, using matrices, find the award money for each value. Apart from these three values, suggest one more value which should be considered for award.

HINT: By the given data, we have




Answer:

Let the amount x, y and z be considered for sincerity, truthfulness and helpfulness.


According to the questions,


3x + 2y + z = 1600


4x + y + 3z = 2300


X + y + z = 900


Converting into the matrix form


AX = B



R1 – 3R3


R2 – 4R3



2R2 - R1



Converting back into the equations we get


- y - 2z = - 1100


- 5y = - 1500


X + y + z = 900


Y = 300


- 300 - 2z = - 1100


- 2z = - 800


Z = 400


X + 300 + 400 = 900


X = 900 - 700


X = 200


₹ 200 for sincerity, ₹ 300 for truthfulness and ₹ 400 for helpfulness. One more value may be like honesty, kindness, etc.




Objective Questions
Question 1.

If A and B are 2-rowed square matrices such that

(A+B)= and (A-B)=then AB=?

A.

B.

C.

D.


Answer:

(A+B) =


(A-B) =


1+2 2A =


2A =


Dividing the matrix by 2


A =


1-2 2B =


2B =


Dividing the matrix by 2


B =


A x B=


=


=


Question 2.

If + 2A =then A=?
A.

B.

C.

D. none of these


Answer:

C

+ 2A =


2A =


2A =


Dividing the matrix by 2


A =


Question 3.

If A=and B=are such that 4A + 3X = 5B then X=?
A.

B.

C.

D. none of these


Answer:

4A + 3X = 5B


4 + 3X = 5


3X = 5-4


3X = -


3X =


Dividing by 3


X =


Question 4.

If (A-2B)=and (2A-3B) =then B=?
A.

B.

C.

D. none of these


Answer:

B

(A-2B) =


Multiplying equation by 2


2A-4B = ------------- (i)


2A-3B = ---------- (ii)


(ii)-(i)


B = -


=


Question 5.

If (2A – B) = and (2B + A) =then A=?
A.

B.

C.

D. none of these


Answer:

(2A – B) =


Multiplying by 2


4A – 2B = () ------- (i)


2B + A = () -------- (ii)


(i)+ (ii)


5A = () + ()


= ()


Dividing each element of the matrix by 5


A = ()


Question 6.

If 2+=
A. (x=-2, y=8)

B. (x=2, y=-8)

C. (x=3, y=-6)

D. (x=-3, y=6)


Answer:

2


To solve this problem we will use the comparison that is we will use that all the elements of L.H.S are equal to R.H.S .


= +


=


Comparing with R.H.S


8+y = 0


y= -8


2x+1 = 5


2x = 4


x=2


Question 7.

If=then
A. z=3, w=4

B. z=4, w=3

C. z=1, w=2

D. z=2, w=-1


Answer:

A

By comparing L.H.S and R.H.S


x - y = -1 -------- i


2x – y = 0 -------- ii


2x+ z = 5 --------- iii


3z + w =13 ------- iv


Using i in equation ii


x = -1 + y


ii becomes, -2 + 2y –y = 0


y = 2


x = 1


Putting x in iii


2 + z =5


z = 3


Putting z in iv


9 + w = 13


w = 4


Question 8.

If=then
A. x=1, y=2

B. x=2, y=1

C. x=1, y=1

D. none of these


Answer:

C


=


=


Comparing with R.H.S


x + 2y = 3 ------- (i)


2x + 3y = 5 -------- (ii)


(i) x 2 – (ii)


2x + 4y – 2x + 3y = 6 - 5


y = 1


Putting y in (i)


x + 2(1) = 3


x= 1


Question 9.

If the matrix A =is singular then x=?
A. 0

B. 1

C. -1

D. -2


Answer:

When a given matrix is singular then the given matrix determinant is 0.


= 0


Given, A =


= 0


4(3-2x) – 2(x+1) = 0


12 – 8x -2x -2 =0


10 -10x= 0


10x = 0


x= 1


Question 10.

If Aα =then (Aα)2=?
A.

B.

C.

D. none of these


Answer:

Given, Aα =


Aα2=


=


=


=


Question 11.

If A =be such that A + A = I, then α =?
A. ∏

B.

C. ∏

D.


Answer:

L.H.S: A + A =


=


=


This will be equal to


When 2cosa = 1


cosa =


a =


Question 12.

If A=is singular then k=?
A.

B.

C.

D. none of these


Answer:

When a given matrix is singular then the given matrix determinant is 0.


= 0


Given,


A=


= 0


1(-4k + 6) –k(-12 + 4) +3 (9 -2k)= 0


-4k + 6 +12k -4k + 27 -6k = 0


-2k +33 = 0


k = .


Question 13.

If A =then adj A=?
A.

B.

C.

D.


Answer:

To find adj A we will first find the cofactor matrix


C11 = d C12 = -c


C21= -b C22 = a


Cofactor matrix A =


Adj A =


=


Question 14.

If A =and A-1=then x=?
A. 1

B. 2

C.

D. -2


Answer:

We know that A x A-1 = I



=


=


To satisfy the above condition 2x = 1


x =


Question 15.

If A and B are square matrices of the same order then (A + B)(A – B) = ?
A. (A2- B2)

B. A2 + AB – BA – B2

C. A2– AB + BA – B2

D. none of these


Answer:

Since A and B are square matrices of same order.


(A+B)(A-B) = A2 –AB +BA – B


Question 16.

If A and B are square matrices of the same order then (A + B)2 =?
A. A2 + 2AB + B2

B. A2+AB+BA +B2

C.A2 + 2BA + B2

D. none of these


Answer:

Since A and B are square matrices of same order.


(A + B)2 = (A+ B)(A + B)


= A2 + AB + BA+ B2


Question 17.

If A and B are square matrices of the same order then (A – B)2 =?
A. A2 - 2AB + B2

B. A2–AB - BA + B2

C. A2 - 2BA + B2

D. none of these


Answer:

Since A and B are square matrices of same order.


(A - B)2 = (A- B)(A - B)


= A2 - AB - BA+ B2


Question 18.

If A and B are symmetric matrices of the same order then (AB – BA) is always
A. a symmetric matrix

B. a skew-symmetric matrix

C. a zero matrix

D. an identity matrix


Answer:

Given A and B are symmetric matrices


A’ = A --- 1


B’ = B ---- 2


Now (AB – BA)’ = (AB)’ – (BA)’


=B’A’ – A’B’


[’ = B’A’ ]


= BA – AB [Using 1 and 2]


(AB – BA)’ = - (AB - BA)


AB-BA is a skew symmetric matrix.


Question 19.

Matrices A and B are inverse of each other only when
A. AB=BA

B. AB=BA=0

C. AB=0, BA=I

D. AB=BA=I


Answer:

A = B-1


B=A-1


We know that


AA-1= I


(Given B=A-1)


AB= I ------ 1


We know that


BB-1= I


(Given A=B-1)


BA= I ------ 2


From 1 and 2


AB= BA = I


Question 20.

For square matrices A and B of the same order, we have adj(AB)=?
A. (adj A)(adj B)

B. (adj B)(adj A)

C. │AB│

D. none of these


Answer:

We know that (AB)-1 = adj(AB)/


adj (AB)= (AB)-1


We also know that (AB)-1 = B-1. A-1



Putting them in 1


Adj (AB) = B-1. A-1.


= (A-1.) (B-1)


= adj(A) adj(B)


Since, adj (A)= (A)-1


adj (B)= (B)-1


Question 21.

If A is a 3-rowed square matrix and │A│=4 then adj(adj A)=?
A. 4A

B. 16A

C. 64A

D. none of these


Answer:

The property states that


adj(adj A) = n-2 . A


Here n=2


adj(adj A) = 3-2 . A


= 4A


Question 22.

If A is a 3-rowed square matrix and │A│=5 then │adj A│=?
A. 5

B. 25

C. 125

D. none of these


Answer:

The property states that │adj A│= │A│n-1


Here n= 3 and │A│=5


│adj A│= │5│3-1


= │5│2


= 25.


Question 23.

For any two matrices A and B,
A. AB=BA is always true

B. AB=BA is never true

C. sometimes AB=BA and sometimes AB≠BA

D. whenever AB exists, then BA exists


Answer:

If the two matrices A and B are of same order it is not necessary that in every situation AB= BA


AB= BA = I only when A = B-1


B=A-1


Other time ABBA


Question 24.

If A =then A=?
A.

B.

C.

D. none of these


Answer:

The matrix on the R.H.S of the given matrix is of order 2 x 2 and the one given on left side is 2 x 2 . Therefore A has to be a 2 x 2 matrix.


Let A =


=


=


3a+b = 4 ----- 1


2a-b = 1 ------ 2


3c+d= 2 ------ 3


2c-d=3 ------- 4


Using 1 and 2


a=1


b=1


Using 3 and 4


c=1


d = -1


So A becomes


Question 25.

If A is an invertible square matrix then │A-1│=?
A. │A│

B.

C. 1

D.0


Answer:

B

We know that AA-1 =


Taking determinant both sides


│AA-1│ = │I│


│A││A-1│ = │I│ (│AB│=│A││B│)


│A││A-1│ = 1 (│I│ = 1)


│A-1│=


Question 26.

If A and B are invertible matrices of the same order then (AB)-1=?
A. (A-1 х B-1)

B. (A х B-1)

C. (A-1 х B)

D. (B-1 х A-1)


Answer:

(AB)(AB)-1 = I

A-1(AB)(AB)-1 = IA-1


(A-1A)B (AB)-1=A-1


IB(AB)-1 = A-1


B(AB)-1 = A-1


B-1B(AB)-1 = B-1 A-1


I (AB)-1 = B-1A-1


(AB)-1 = B-1A-1


Question 27.

If A and B are two nonzero square matrices of the same order such that AB=0 then
A. │A│=0 or │B│=0

B.│A│=0 and │B│=0

C.│A│≠0 and │B│≠0

D.None of these


Answer:

s AB is a 0 matrix its determinant has to be 0.

So │AB│=│A││B│=0


So │A│=│B│=0


Question 28.

If A is a square matrix such that │A│≠0 and A2 – A + 2I = 0 then A-1=?
A. (I-A)

B. (I+A)

C.

D.


Answer:

2 – A + 2I = 0

Multiplying by A-1


A-1A2 – A-1A + 2I A-1 = 0


A- I + 2 A-1 = 0


A-1=


Question 29.

If A=is not invertible then λ=?
A. 2

B. 1

C. -1

D. 0


Answer:

=

│A│=0


1(2 x 1 – 5 x1) - (1 x 1 – 5 x 2) + 2 ( 1x1 – 2x 2) = 0


-3+9 λ -6 = 0


9 λ = 9


λ = 1


Question 30.

If A=then A-1=?
A. A

B. –A

C. Adj A

D. –adj A


Answer:

A=


│A│= cos2 - (-sin2)


= cos2 + (sin2)


= 1 ---------- (I)


We know that A-1= adj A


= adj A [From I]


Question 31.

The matrix A=is
A. idempotent

B. Orthogonal

C. Nilpotent

D. None of these


Answer:

Matrix A is said to be nilpotent since there exist a positive integer k=1 such that Ak is zero matrix.


Question 32.

The matrix A=is
A. Nonsingular

B. Idempotent

C. Nilpotent

D. Orthogonal


Answer:

Here the diagonal value is 2+3-3= 1

So the given matrix is idempotent.


Question 33.

If A is singular then A(adjA)=?
A. A unit matrix

B.A null matrix

C.A symmetric matrix

D. None of these


Answer:

A(adjA)= A(│A│ x A-1)


Since determinant of singular matrix is always 0


A(adjA)= 0


So, it is a null matrix.


Question 34.

For any 2-rowed square matrix A, if A(adjA) = then the value of │A│ is
A. 0

B.8

C.64

D.4


Answer:

(adjA) =

= 8


= │A│I


│A│= 8.


Question 35.

If A =then │A-1│=?
A. -5

B.

C.

D. 25


Answer:

A =


│A│= -2-3 = -5


We know that │A-1│=


=


Question 36.

If A =and A2 + xI = yA then the values of x and y are
A. X=6, y=6

B. X=8, y=8

C. X=5, y=8

D. X=6, y=8


Answer:

2 + xI = yA

+ x = y


+x = y


8+x = y


Comparing L.H.S and R.H.S


x=8 y=8


Question 37.

If matrices A and B anticommute then
A. AB=BA

B. AB=-BA

C. (AB)=(BA-1)

D. None of these


Answer:

If A and B anticommute then AB= -BA


Question 38.

If A =then adj A=?
A.

B.

C.

D.None of these


Answer:

To find adj A we will first find the cofactor matrix


C11 = 3 C12 = -1


C21= -5 C22 = 2


Cofactor matrix A =


Adj A =


=


Question 39.

If A = and B is a square matrix of order 2 such that AB=I then B=?
A.

B.

C.

D.None of these


Answer:

B=I

B = A-1 I ---------1


A-1= adj A --------- 2


= 3 x 2 – (-4) x (-1)


2


C11 = 2 C12 = 1


C21= 4 C22 = 3


Cofactor matrix A =


Adj A =


=


Putting in 2


A-1=


=


Putting in 1


B = A-1 I


= A-1


=


Question 40.

If A and B are invertible square matrices of the same order then (AB)-1=?
A. AB-1

B.A-1B

C.A-1B-1

D.B-1A-1


Answer:

(AB)(AB)-1 = I

A-1(AB)(AB)-1 = IA-1


(A-1A)B (AB)-1=A-1


IB(AB)-1 = A-1


B(AB)-1 = A-1


B-1B(AB)-1 = B-1 A-1


I (AB)-1 = B-1A-1


(AB)-1 = B-1A-1


Question 41.

If A=, then A-1=?
A.

B.

C.

D.None of these


Answer:

-1= adj A --------- 1

= 3 x 2 – (1) x (-1)


7


C11 = 3 C12 = -1


C21= 1 C22 = 2


Cofactor matrix A =


Adj A =


=


Putting in 1


A-1=


=


Question 42.

If │A│=3 and A-1=then adj A=?
A.

B.

C.

D.


Answer:

-1= adj A

adj A = x A-1


= 3 x


=


Question 43.

If A is an invertible matrix and A-1 = then A=?
A.

B.

C.

D.None of these


Answer:

y property of inverse

(A-1)-1 = A


(A-1)-1 =-1


A =-1 ------------ 1


-1 = 3 x 6 – 4 x 5


-2


C11 = 6 C12 = -5


C21= -4 C22 = 3


Cofactor matrix A =


Adj A =


-1 =


=


Putting in 1


A =


Question 44.

If A= and ƒ(x)=2x2 – 4x + 5 then ƒ(A)=?
A.

B.

C.

D. None of these


Answer:

ƒ(A) = 2A2 – 4A + 5

A2 =


=


ƒ(A) = 2A2 – 4A + 5I


= 2 - 4 +5


= - +


=


Question 45.

If A= then A2 – 4A = ?
A. I

B. 5I

C. 3I

D. 0


Answer:

A2 =


=


A2 – 4A = -4


= -


=


= 5


= 5I


Question 46.

If A is a 2-rowed square matrix and │A│=6 then =?
A.

B.

C.

D. None of these


Answer:

(adj A) = │A│I

= 6


=


Question 47.

If A is an invertible square matrix and k is a non-negative real number then (KA)-1=?
A.

B.

C.

D. None of these


Answer:

y the property of inverse

(AB)-1 = B-1A-1


(KA)-1= A-1K-1


= A-1


Question 48.

If A=then A-1=?
A.

B.

C.

D. None of these


Answer:

= 3 x (0 - 2) – 4 x (2-4)+1 x (-1)


= -6+8-1


= 1


C11 = -2 C12 = 2 C13= -1


C21= -9 C22 = 8 C23= -5


C31= -8 C32=7 C33 =-4


Cofactor (A)= [ ]


Adj A = [ ]’


=[ ]


A-1= adj A


= [ ]



Question 49.

If A is a square matrix then (A + A) is
A. A null matrix

B. An identity matrix

C. A symmetric matrix

D. A skew-symmetric matrix


Answer:

Let X = A+A’


X’ = (A+A’)’


= A’ + (A’)’


=A + A’


= X


Therefore (A+A’) is symmetric matrix.


Question 50.

If A is a square matrix then (A-A) is
A. A null matrix

B. An identity matrix

C. A symmetric matrix

D. A skew-symmetric matrix


Answer:

Let X = A-A’


X’ = (A-A’)’


= A’ - (A’)’


=A’ – A


= -(A – A’)


= -X


Therefore (A-A’) is skew symmetric matrix.


Question 51.

If A is a 3-rowed square matrix and │3A│=k │A│ then k =?
A. 3 B.9

C. 27 D.1


Answer:

Since the matrix is of order 3 so 3 will be taken common from each row or column.

So, k= 27


Tagging


Question 52.

Which one of the following is a scalar matrix?
A.

B.

C.

D. None of these


Answer:

=


= -8


Since -8 could be taken common from each row or column. Hence C is a scalar matrix.


Question 53.

If A=and B= and

(A + B)2 = (A2 + B2) then

A. a = 2, b = -3

B. a = -2, b = 3

C. a = 1, b = 4

D. none of these


Answer:

= B=

A+B =


(A+B)2 =


=


=


=


A2=


=


B2=


=


(A + B)2 = (A2 + B2)


= +


=


By comparison,


a-1 = 0


a=1


b=4