Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Matrices

Question:

If $A\begin{vmatrix}x-2&-3\\3x&2x\end{vmatrix}=3$. What are the possible valve for x?

Options:

\(3, \frac{1}{3}\)

\(2, \frac{1}{2}\)

\(-3, \frac{1}{2}\)

\(3, \frac{-1}{2}\)

Correct Answer:

\(-3, \frac{1}{2}\)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → \(-3, \frac{1}{2}\)

$A\begin{vmatrix}x-2&-3\\3x&2x\end{vmatrix}=3$

$⇒2x(x-2)+9x=3$

$⇒2x^2-4x+9x=3$

$⇒2x^2+5x-3=0$

$⇒2x^2+6x-x-3=0$

$⇒2x(x+3)-1(x+3)=0$

$⇒(x+3)(2x-1)=0$

$⇒x=-3\,or\,\frac{1}{2}$