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Let A and B are two matrices of order 3×3, where A=-2 and B=2, then A-1adjB-1adj2A-1 is equal to
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Options:
  • A 2
  • B -2
  • C 4
  • D 8
Solution:
2821 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: -2
We know that,
A-1=1A
adjA=A2 (for 3×3 matrices)
A-1adjB-1adj2A-1=1A×B-12×2A-12
=1A×1B2×26×1A2
=26-25=-2

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