Problem Analysis: The question asks for the value of \(k\) given an equation involving two determinants. The determinant on the left involves differences between elements, while the one on the right is a standard determinant.
Determinant Value k Calculation
Let the given equation be:
\( D_1 = \begin{vmatrix} a-b & p-q & x-y \\ b-c & q-r & y-z \\ c-a & r-p & z-x \end{vmatrix} = k \begin{vmatrix} a & b & c \\ p & q & r \\ x & y & z \end{vmatrix} = k \cdot D_2 \)
Simplify Left-Side Determinant (D1)
We can use row operations to simplify \(D_1\). Apply the operation \(R1 → R1 + R2 + R3\).
- The first element of the new row 1 becomes: \((a-b) + (b-c) + (c-a) = 0\)
- The second element becomes: \((p-q) + (q-r) + (r-p) = 0\)
- The third element becomes: \((x-y) + (y-z) + (z-x) = 0\)
After this operation, the determinant \(D_1\) becomes:
\( D_1 = \begin{vmatrix} 0 & 0 & 0 \\ b-c & q-r & y-z \\ c-a & r-p & z-x \end{vmatrix} \)
Evaluate Determinant D1
A fundamental property of determinants is that if a matrix has a row (or column) consisting entirely of zeros, its determinant is zero.
Therefore, \(D_1 = 0\).
Solve for k
Substitute the value of \(D_1\) back into the original equation:
\(0 = k \cdot D_2\)
Where \(D_2 = \begin{vmatrix} a & b & c \\ p & q & r \\ x & y & z \end{vmatrix}\).
For this equation to hold true generally (assuming \(D_2\) is not necessarily zero), the value of \(k\) must be 0.
Conclusion
The value of \(k\) is 0.
Similar Questions
- Let X be a matrix of order \(3 \times 3\), Y be a matrix of order \(2 \times 3\) and Z be a matrix of order \(3 \times 2\). Which of the following statements are correct?
I. (ZY)X is defined and is a square matrix of order 3.
II. Y(XZ) is defined and is a square matrix of order 2.
III. X(YZ) is not defined.
Select the answer using the code given below. Let \(A\) and \(B\) be matrices of order \(3 \times 3\)., If \(|A| = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}\) and \(|B| = \frac{1}{729}\), then what is the value of \(|2B(\text{adj}(3A))|\)?
- Consider the following statements in respect of two non-singular matrices \(A\) and \(B\) of the same order \(n\):
1. \(\text{adj}(AB) = (\text{adj}A)(\text{adj}B)\)
2. \(\text{adj}(AB) = \text{adj}(BA)\)
3. \((AB)\text{adj}(AB) - |AB|I_n\) is a null matrix of order \(n\)
How many of the above statements are correct? - Consider the following statements in respect of a non-singular matrix \(A\) of order \(n\):
1. \(A(\text{adj}A^T) = A(\text{adj}A)^T\)
2. If \(A^2 = A\), then \(A\) is identity matrix of order \(n\)
3. If \(A^3 = A\), then \(A\) is identity matrix of order \(n\)
Which of the statements given above are correct? - Consider the following statements in respect of a skew-symmetric matrix \(A\) of order \(3\):
1. All diagonal elements are zero.
2. The sum of all the diagonal elements of the matrix is zero.
3. \(A\) is orthogonal matrix.
Which of the statements given above are correct? If $A = \begin{bmatrix} \sin 2\theta & 2 \sin^2 \theta - 1 & 0 \\ \cos 2\theta & 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$, then which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. $A^{-1} = \text{adj}A$
2. $A$ is skew-symmetric matrix
3. $A^{-1} = A^T$
Select the correct answer using the code given below :- Let A and B be two square matrices of same order. If AB is a null matrix, then which one of the following is correct?
If
\(\begin{vmatrix}1 + \omega & 1 + \omega^2 & \omega + \omega^2 \\1 & \omega & \omega^2 \\\frac{1}{\omega} & \frac{1}{\omega^2} & 1\end{vmatrix}\)
\(\omega = -\frac{1}{2} + i\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
then what isequal to?
- If P is a skew-symmetric matrix of order 3, then what is det(P) equal to?
- What is \(A(\text{adj } A)\) equal to?
Important Questions from Matrices and Determinants
- If each element of a matrix is zero, then the matrix is:
- Let X be a matrix of order \(3 \times 3\), Y be a matrix of order \(2 \times 3\) and Z be a matrix of order \(3 \times 2\). Which of the following statements are correct?
I. (ZY)X is defined and is a square matrix of order 3.
II. Y(XZ) is defined and is a square matrix of order 2.
III. X(YZ) is not defined.
Select the answer using the code given below. Let \(A\) and \(B\) be matrices of order \(3 \times 3\)., If \(|A| = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}\) and \(|B| = \frac{1}{729}\), then what is the value of \(|2B(\text{adj}(3A))|\)?
- Consider the following statements in respect of two non-singular matrices \(A\) and \(B\) of the same order \(n\):
1. \(\text{adj}(AB) = (\text{adj}A)(\text{adj}B)\)
2. \(\text{adj}(AB) = \text{adj}(BA)\)
3. \((AB)\text{adj}(AB) - |AB|I_n\) is a null matrix of order \(n\)
How many of the above statements are correct? - Consider the following statements in respect of a non-singular matrix \(A\) of order \(n\):
1. \(A(\text{adj}A^T) = A(\text{adj}A)^T\)
2. If \(A^2 = A\), then \(A\) is identity matrix of order \(n\)
3. If \(A^3 = A\), then \(A\) is identity matrix of order \(n\)
Which of the statements given above are correct?
