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Question

AA and BB are 2 × 2 matrices, where A=[5220]A=[5220] and BA=[112448]BA=[112448]. Find BB

Markscheme

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

B=(BA)A1B=(BA)A1     (M1)

=14(112448)(0225)=14(112448)(0225)     (M1)

=14(4121648)=14(4121648)      (A1)

=(13412)=(13412)      (A1)

OR

(abcd)(5220)=(112448)(abcd)(5220)=(112448)     (M1)

5a+2b=112a=2}5a+2b=112a=2}

a=1a=1,  b=3b=3     (A1)

5c+2d=442c =8}5c+2d=442c =8}

c=4c=4,  d=12d=12     (A1)

B=(13412)B=(13412)     (A1) (C4)

Note: Correct solution with inversion (ie AB instead of BA) earns FT marks, (maximum [3 marks]).

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Syllabus sections

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