Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Matrices

Question:

If $A=\begin{bmatrix}2&-1\\3&1\end{bmatrix}$ and $B=\begin{bmatrix}1&4\\7&2\end{bmatrix}$, find $3A-2B$.

Options:

$\begin{bmatrix}-4&-11\\-5&-1\end{bmatrix}$

$\begin{bmatrix}4&-11\\-5&-1\end{bmatrix}$

$\begin{bmatrix}4&-11\\5&-1\end{bmatrix}$

$\begin{bmatrix}-4&11\\-5&1\end{bmatrix}$

Correct Answer:

$\begin{bmatrix}4&-11\\-5&-1\end{bmatrix}$

Explanation:

$3A-2B=3\begin{bmatrix}2&-1\\3&1\end{bmatrix}-2\begin{bmatrix}1&4\\7&2\end{bmatrix}$

$=\begin{bmatrix}6&-3\\9&3\end{bmatrix}-\begin{bmatrix}2&8\\14&4\end{bmatrix}$

$=\begin{bmatrix}6-2&-3-8\\9-14&3-4\end{bmatrix}$

$=\begin{bmatrix}4&-11\\-5&-1\end{bmatrix}$