JEE Main 2021
Matrices & Determinants
Matrices and Determinants
Easy
Question
Let A and B be two 3 3 real matrices such that (A 2 B 2 ) is invertible matrix. If A 5 = B 5 and A 3 B 2 = A 2 B 3 , then the value of the determinant of the matrix A 3 + B 3 is equal to :
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Solution
This problem delves into the properties of matrices, specifically focusing on factorization and the implications of invertibility. The core idea is to cleverly manipulate the given matrix equations to isolate the term and utilize the information about the invertibility of .
1. Key Concept: Matrix Invertibility and Factorization
A matrix is invertible if and only if its determinant . If is invertible, then for any matrix , the equation implies (by multiplying by on the left). Similarly, implies . This property