Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Matrices

Question:

If \(\begin{vmatrix}2x & 5\\8 & x\end{vmatrix}=\begin{vmatrix}6 & -2\\7 & 3\end{vmatrix}\), then the value of x is

Options:

-6 only

6 only

-6 or 6

3

Correct Answer:

-6 or 6

Explanation:

2x2 - 40 = 18 + 14 

⇒ 2x2 = 72

⇒ x2 = 36

⇒ x = ±6