Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Matrices

Question:

If $A$ is a square matrix and $I$ is an identity matrix such that $A^2=A$, then $A(I-2 A)^3+2 A^3$ is equal to:

Options:

$I+A$

$I+2 A$

$I-A$

-7A

Correct Answer:

-7A

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → -7A

$A(I-2 A)^3+2 A^3$

$A(I^3-8A^3-6A+4A^2)+2A^3$ so $A^n=A$

$=A-8A-6A+4A+2A$

$=-7A$