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A is a square matrix of order 3×3. The matrices A, 4A-1, ATall have the same value of the determinant. If adjA=2AT, then 3A-1 is equal to
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Options:
  • A 32
  • B 94
  • C 278
  • D 3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 278
A=4A-1=ATA=64A=A
A2=64A=8 or -8
adjA=2ATadjA=2ATA2=8AA=0,8
A=8
So, 3A-1=27A=278

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