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If A = [(6, 0),(8, -4)] and A + 2B = 0, then matrix B is ______. - Mathematics

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If A = `[(6, 0),(8, -4)]` and A + 2B = 0, then matrix B is ______.

Options

  • `[(3, 0),(4, -2)]`

  • `[(-6, 0),(-8, 4)]`

  • `[(-3, 0),(-4, 2)]`

  • `[(0, 1),(1, 0)]`

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Solution

If A = `[(6, 0),(8, -4)]` and A + 2B = 0, then matrix B is `underlinebb([(-3, 0),(-4, 2)])`.

Explanation:

A = `[(6, 0),(8, -4)]`

A + 2B = 0

2B = −A

B = `-A/2`

Substitute matrix A

B = `-1/2[(6, 0),(8, -4)]`

= `[(-3, 0),(-4, 2)]`

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Chapter 8: Matrices - Exercise 8D [Page 167]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 Matrices
Exercise 8D | Q 3. | Page 167
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