Mathbee CBSE Mathbee · CBSE Class 12 Maths
Class 12 Determinants · Short Answer2 Marksdeterminant_equations

Class 12 Maths · Determinants · Short Answer #48

For A=\(\begin{bmatrix}2 & λ & -3\\0 & 2 & 5\\1 & 1 & 3\end{bmatrix}\), find all real λ for which A⁻¹ exists.

✅ Step-by-Step Solution

Final Answer: λ≠−8/5
  1. An inverse exists precisely when det(A)≠0.
  2. Expansion gives det(A)=2(6−5)−λ(0−5)−3(0−2)=8+5λ.
  3. Thus 8+5λ≠0, so λ≠−8/5.

📋 CBSE Stepwise Marking Scheme

  • [0.5 marks] An inverse exists precisely when det(A)≠0.
  • [1 mark] Expansion gives det(A)=2(6−5)−λ(0−5)−3(0−2)=8+5λ.
  • [0.5 marks] Thus 8+5λ≠0, so λ≠−8/5.

Master Chapter 4: Determinants

Practise interactive questions, flashcards, visual mind maps, and timed board tests for Determinants.
📘 Chapter Notes & All Exercises 🚀 Open Interactive Workspace →
← Previous Question
Prove that a real 3×3 skew-symmetric matrix A has det(A)=0.
Next Question →
If A is an invertible 3×3 matrix with det(A)=7, find det(A⁻¹).

More Practice Questions in Determinants

Related Questions in Determinants