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Question

Consider the matrix A = ( 0 2 a 1 ) .

Find the matrix A2.

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If det A2 = 16, determine the possible values of a .

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Markscheme

A2 =  ( 2 a 2 a 2 a + 1 )       (M1)A1

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a.

METHOD 1          

det A2 = 4 a 2 + 2 a 2 a = 4 a 2       M1

a = ±2         A1A1   N2           

 

METHOD 2            

det A = 2 a       M1

det A = ±4

a = ±2         A1A1   N2  

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Syllabus sections

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