Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Matrices

Question:

If A is a square matrix and I is an identity matrix of same order such that $A^2=A$, then $(2I+A)^2 - 5A$ is

Options:

O

4I

5A

2I

Correct Answer:

4I

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 4I

Given $A^{2}=A$

Compute $(2I+A)^{2}$

$(2I+A)^{2}=4I+4A+A^{2}$

Since $A^{2}=A$:

$=4I+4A+A$

$=4I+5A$

Now compute $(2I+A)^{2}-5A$

$=4I+5A-5A$

$=4I$

$4I$