Q8 / 75 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Matrices

If A and B are square matrices of the same order such that A=-B-1AB, then A+3B2 is equal to

  • A
    A+3B
  • Correct answer
    B
    A2+9B2
  • C
    A2+6AB+AB2
  • D
    O

Solution

A=-B-1AB⇒BA=-AB⇒BA+AB=0
A+3B2=A2+9B2+3AB+3BA=A2+9B2

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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