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If $A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}1 & 0 & 2 \\ -1 & 1 & -2 \\ 0 & 2 & 1\end{array}\right]$, adj $A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}5 & x & -2 \\ 1 & 1 & 0 \\ -2 & -2 & y\end{array}\right]$, then value of $\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{y}$ is
MathematicsMatricesMHT CETMHT CET 2021 (21 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 6
  • B 3
  • C 4
  • D 5
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The correct answer is: 5
$x$ is element $a_{12}$ in adj (A)
$\therefore \mathrm{x}=$ cofactor of $\mathrm{a}_{21}=(-1)^{2+1}\left|\begin{array}{ll}0 & 2 \\ 2 & 1\end{array}\right|=-(-4)=4$
Similarly, $y=(-1)^{3+3}\left|\begin{array}{cc}1 & 0 \\ -1 & 1\end{array}\right|=1 \Rightarrow x+y=5$

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