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Date May Example question Marks available 1 Reference code EXM.2.AHL.TZ0.11
Level Additional Higher Level Paper Paper 2 Time zone Time zone 0
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Question

Let M = (2121).

Write down the determinant of M.

[1]
a.

 Write down M−1.

[2]
b.

Hence solve M(xy)=(48).

 

[3]
c.

Markscheme

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

det M = −4       A1  N1

[1 mark]

a.

M−1 = 14(1122)(=(14141212))      A1A1 N2

Note:   Award A1 for 14 and A1 for the correct matrix.   

[2 marks]

b.

X = M−1 (48)  (X=14(1122)(48))      M1

(32)     (x=3y=2)      A1A1   N0

 

Note: Award no marks for an algebraic solution of the system 2x+y=42xy=8.            

[3 marks]

c.

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Syllabus sections

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