MCQ
The matrix $\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}\lambda &{ - 1}&4\\{ - 3}&0&1\\{ - 1}&1&2\end{array}} \right]$is invertible, if
  • A
    $\lambda \ne - 15$
  • $\lambda \ne - 17$
  • C
    $\lambda \ne - 16$
  • D
    $\lambda \ne - 18$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$\lambda \ne - 17$
b
(b)$\left| {\,\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}\lambda &{ - 1}&4\\{ - 3}&0&1\\{ - 1}&1&2\end{array}\,} \right|\, \ne 0 \Rightarrow \lambda \ne - 17$.

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