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Let A and B are 3×3 matrices with real number entries, where A is symmetric, B is skew-symmetric and A+BA-B=A-BA+B. If ABT=-1kAB, then the sum of all possible integral value of k in 2,10 is equal to (where AT represent transpose of matrix A)
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Options:
  • A 20
  • B 24
  • C 28
  • D 45
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 24
AT=A,BT=-B
A+BA-B=A-BA+B
A2-AB+BA-B2=A2+AB-BA-B2
AB=BAi
Now, ABT=BTAT=-BA=-AB=-1kAB
k is an odd number
k=3,5,7,9
Sum =24

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