Find the value(s) of kk such that AA is singular. \[\begin{bmatrix}k-1

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2021-12-05

Find the value(s) of kk such that AA is singular.
[k122k+2]

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Royce Moore

Royce Moore

Beginner2021-12-06Added 17 answers

Given the matrix
A=[k122k+2]
A matrix A is called a singular matrix if det(A)=0. Now we calculate the determinant of the given 2×2 matrix.
Thus |A|=(k1)(k+2)4=k2+k6
Now for A to be singular,
|A|=0
k2+k6=0
(k+3)(k2)=0
k=2 or k=3
Thus for k=2 or k=-3, the given matrix is A is singular.
Result:
The given matrix is A is singular, for k=2 or k=-3

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