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A,P,B are 3×3 matrices. If -B=5,BAT=15,PTAP=-27, then one of the values of P is
MathematicsDeterminantsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 3
  • B -5
  • C 9
  • D 6
Solution:
2078 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 3

Given,

A,P,B are 3×3 matrices.

And -B=5B=-5

And BAT=15BAT=15A=-3

{as AB=AB & AT=A}

Now solving PTAP=-27 and same above property we get,

PTAP=-27

PTP=9

P2=9

P=±3

Then one of the values of P is 3

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