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Class 12 Determinants · Conceptual Answer1 Marksadjugate

Class 12 Maths · Determinants · Conceptual Answer #82

A is a real 3×3 matrix and det(adj A)=64. Find all possible det(A).

✅ Step-by-Step Solution

Final Answer: ±8
  1. For order 3, det(adj A)=det(A)². Thus det(A)²=64, giving both 8 and −8.
  2. ±8

📋 CBSE Stepwise Marking Scheme

  • [0.5 marks] For order 3, det(adj A)=det(A)². Thus det(A)²=64, giving both 8 and −8.
  • [0.5 marks] ±8

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