Q.

Let P= [3212-1232], A=[1101] and Q=PAPT. If PTQ2007P=[abcd], then 2a+b-3c-4d is equal to           [2023]

1 2006  
2 2004  
3 2005  
4 2007  

Ans.

(3)

We have, P=[3212-1232], A=[1101]

Q=PAPT

Also, PTP=[32-121232][3212-1232]=[1001]

Q2007=(PAPT)(PAPT)(2007 times)=PA2007PT   [PTP=I]

 PTQ2007P=PTPA2007PTP=A2007

Now, A2=[1101][1101]=[1201]

A3=A·A2=[1101][1201]=[1301]

Continuing in the same way, we get:

A2007=[1200701]

 PTQ2007P=[1200701]=[abcd]  (Given)

a=1, b=2007, c=0, d=1

2a+b-3c-4d=2(1)+2007-3(0)-4(1)=2005