MCQ
If $\text{A}=\begin{bmatrix}\alpha &\text{amp; 2} \\2 &\text{amp; }\alpha \end{bmatrix}$and $ |\text{A}^3|=125,$ then $\alpha$ is equal to:
  • $\pm 3$
  • B
    $\pm 2$
  • C
    $\pm 5$
  • D
    $0$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$\pm 3$
Given, $ |\text{A}^3| =|\text{A}|^3 = 125$

$\Rightarrow|\text{A}|=5\Rightarrow\alpha^2-4=5\Rightarrow\alpha^2=9$

$\Rightarrow \alpha=\pm 3$

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