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Question

If  A = ( 2 p 3 4 p p ) and det  A = 14 , find the possible values of  p .

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

2 p 2 + 12 p = 14       (M1)(A1)

p 2 + 6 p 7 = 0

( p + 7 ) ( p 1 ) = 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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