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Question

Let A(1x1314)(1x1314) and B = (3x2)3x2.

Find AB.

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The matrix C(2028)(2028) and 2AB = C. Find the value of xx.

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Markscheme

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

Attempting to multiply matrices       (M1)

(1x1314)(3x2)=(3+x229+x+8)(=(1+x217+x))(1x1314)3x2=(3+x229+x+8)(=(1+x217+x))        A1A1    N3

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Setting up equation      M1

eg  2(1+x217+x)=(2028)2(1+x217+x)=(2028),  (2+2x234+2x)=(2028)(2+2x234+2x)=(2028),  (1+x217+x)=(1014)(1+x217+x)=(1014)

2+2x2=2034+2x=28(1+x2=1017+x=14)2+2x2=2034+2x=28(1+x2=1017+x=14)            (A1)

x=3x=3        A1    N2

[3 marks]

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Syllabus sections

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