For what value of x will |\( -2 { A }^{ T } \)| =20 if A = \(\begin{bmatrix}x & 4\\3 & 1 \end{bmatrix}\)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Given that |-2\( { A }^{ T } \)| =20
Also, \((-2)^{ 2 } \) |\( { A }^{ T } \)|
4|\( { A }^{ T } \)| = 20
Because |\( { A }^{ T }| \) = |A |
So, 20 = 4|A|
20= 4(x-12)
5=x-12
17=x