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Find the values of t for which the determinant of the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix}t-4 & 0...

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JAMB 2000

Find the values of t for which the determinant of the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix}t-4 & 0 & 0\\ -1 & t+1 & 1\\3 & 4 & t-2\end{pmatrix}\) is zero.

  • A. -4, 2, 3.
  • B. 4, -2, 3
  • C. -4, -2, -3
  • D. 0, 2, 3
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

 \(\begin{pmatrix}t-4 & 0 & 0\\ -1 & t+1 & 1\\3 & 4 & t-2\end{pmatrix}\)  = 0

t - 4\(\begin{pmatrix}t+1 & 1\\4 & t-2\end{pmatrix}\) + 0\(\begin{pmatrix}-1 & 1\\3 & t-2\end{pmatrix}\) + 0\(\begin{pmatrix}-1 & t+1\\3 & 4\end{pmatrix}\)

t - 4[(t + 1)(t - 1) - 4] = 0

(t - 4)[ t\(^2\) - t - 6] = 0 = (t - 4)((t - 3)(t + 2) = 0

t = 4 or -2 or 3

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