Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Matrices

Question:

In the following matrix equation, the value of x is :

$\begin{bmatrix} x+y & 4\\-5 & 3y \end{bmatrix}=\begin{bmatrix}3 & 4\\-5 & 6\end{bmatrix}$

Options:

2

1

-1

-2

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 1

comparing corresponding values of matrix

$x+y=3$

$3y=6$

$⇒y=2$

so $x+2=3⇒x=1$