Let and A be a matrix of order such that , where is the identity matrix of order . If det((a + 1) adj((a – 1A)) is , then m + n is equal to : [2025]
(1)
We have,
Also,
Now, det((a + 1) adj((a – 1)A)) = |4 adj(2A)|
m = 16 and n = 0
m + n = 16 + 0 = 16.