Q40 / 124 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Determinants

The number of values of x in -4,-1, for which the matrix 3-1+x23-1x+2x+3-12 is singular, is

  • Correct answer
    A
    1
  • B
    3
  • C
    4
  • D
    5

Solution

For the matrix to be singular, its determinant value should be zero

3-1+x23-1x+2x+3-12=0

⇒3-2+x+2-x-16-x+2x+3+2-3+x+3=0

⇒3x+x-1xx+5+2x=0

⇒x5+x2+4x-5=0⇒x=0,-4

But, x=0 is rejected

Hence, only one value in -4,-1

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

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