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If A=[1λamp;5amp;10], A−1=αA+βI and α+β=−2, then 4α2+β2+λ2 is equal to:
- A.
14
(Correct Answer) - B.
12
- C.
19
- D.
10
Explanation
A=[1λamp;5amp;10]
⇒∣A−xI∣=0
⇒1−xλamp;5amp;10−x=0
⇒(1−x)(10−x)−5λ=0
⇒10−11x+x2−5λ=0
Also, ⇒A−1=αA+βI
⇒αA2+βA−I=0
and A2−11A+(10−5λ)I=0
On solving, we get
α=51,β=−511
So, 5λ−10=5⇒λ=3
∴4α2+β2+λ2
=4(251)+(25121)+9
=25125+9=14
Explanation
A=[1λamp;5amp;10]
⇒∣A−xI∣=0
⇒1−xλamp;5amp;10−x=0
⇒(1−x)(10−x)−5λ=0
⇒10−11x+x2−5λ=0
Also, ⇒A−1=αA+βI
⇒αA2+βA−I=0
and A2−11A+(10−5λ)I=0
On solving, we get
α=51,β=−511
So, 5λ−10=5⇒λ=3
∴4α2+β2+λ2
=4(251)+(25121)+9
=25125+9=14