Q.

Let I be the identity matrix of order 3×3 and for the matrix A=[λ234567–12], |A|=–1. Let B be the inverse of the matrix adj(A adj (A2)). Then |(λB+I)| is equal to __________.          [2025]


Ans.

(38)

Given, A=[λ234567–12]

⇒|A|=[λ234567–12]=–1

⇒ λ(16)–2(–34)+3(–39)=–1

⇒ 16λ=48 ⇒ λ=3

Given, B–1=adj(A·adj(A2))

LetC=A·adj(A2)

AC=A2adj(A2)=|A|2·I=I

⇒ C=A–1          [∵ |A| = – 1]

Now, B–1=adj(A–1) ⇒ B=adj(A)

Now, λB+I=3B+I

Let P = 3B + I

⇒ P = 3 adj(A) + I

⇒ AP = A 3 adj(A)+ (A)

⇒ AP = 3|A| · I + A ⇒ AP = A – 3I

⇒ |AP|=|A–3I|

|A|·|P|=[0234267–1–1]

             = 0 – 2(–46) + 3(–18)

             = 92 – 54 = 38

⇒ |P| = 38.