Find the value of such that the matrix is singular.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 4
- Step 1: A matrix is singular if its determinant equals zero.
- Step 2: Calculate determinant: .
- Step 3: Solve for : .
Answer
4.
Why not the others: '2' gives determinant ; '3' gives determinant ; '6' gives determinant .
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