JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
If , then adj(3A2 + 12A) is equal to
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
- Interpret the expression
Given
and we need to find
- Compute
Now multiply:
- First row, first column:
- First row, second column:
- Second row, first column:
- Second row, second column:
So,
- Compute and
- Add them
Let
- Find the adjoint of a matrix
For
we have
Thus,
- Match with the options
This matches Option A.
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