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Class 12 Matrices · Conceptual Answer1 Markssymmetric_and_skew_symmetric

Class 12 Maths · Matrices · Conceptual Answer #45

If \(\begin{bmatrix}0 & a & -3\\2 & 0 & -1\\b & 1 & 0\end{bmatrix}\) is skew-symmetric, find a,b.

✅ Step-by-Step Solution

Final Answer: a=−2,b=3
  1. The rule aᵢⱼ=−aⱼᵢ gives a=−2 from entries (1,2),(2,1) and b=3 from entries (3,1),(1,3).
  2. a=−2,b=3

📋 CBSE Stepwise Marking Scheme

  • [0.5 marks] The rule aᵢⱼ=−aⱼᵢ gives a=−2 from entries (1,2),(2,1) and b=3 from entries (3,1),(1,3).
  • [0.5 marks] a=−2,b=3

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