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Date May Example question Marks available 4 Reference code EXM.1.AHL.TZ0.54
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Question

Consider the system of equations A(xy)=(23) where A =(k+1k2k1) and kR.

Find det A.

[2]
a.

Find the set of values of k for which the system has a unique solution.

[4]
b.

Markscheme

Attempting to find det A              (M1)

det A =k2+2k1           A1  N2

[2 marks]

a.

System has a unique solution provided det A ≠ 0              (R1)

k2+2k10              (A1)

Solving k2+2k10 or equivalent for k           M1

kR{1±2}(acceptk1±2,k2.41,0.414)           A1  N3

[4 marks]

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

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