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Date May Example question Marks available 4 Reference code EXM.1.AHL.TZ0.2
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Question

If A=(2p34pp) and det A=14, find the possible values of p.

Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.

2p2+12p=14      (M1)(A1)

p2+6p7=0

(p+7)(p1)=0       (A1)

p=7 or p=1     (A1) (C4)

Note: Both answers are required for the final (A1).

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Syllabus sections

Topic 1—Number and algebra » AHL 1.14—Introduction to matrices
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