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Question

Let C(2417)(2417) and D = (521a)(521a).

The 2 × 2 matrix Q is such that 3Q = 2CD

Find Q.

[3]
a.

Find CD.

[4]
b.

Find D–1.

[2]
c.

Markscheme

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

3Q = (48214)(521a)(48214)(521a)       (A1)

3Q = (96314a)(96314a)       (A1)

Q = (32114a3)(32114a3)       (A1)  (N3)

[3 marks]

a.

CD = (2417)(521a)(2417)(521a)      

=(144+4a22+7a)=(144+4a22+7a)        (A1)(A1)(A1)(A1)  (N4)

[4 marks]

b.

det D = 5aa + 2   (may be implied)       (A1)

D–1 15a+2(a215)15a+2(a215)              (A1) (N2)

[2 marks]

c.

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Syllabus sections

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