MCQ
The matrix $\left[\begin{array}{ccc}\lambda & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 & 5 \\ 0 & -3 & \lambda\end{array}\right]$ is invertible ______.
  • A
    for all real values of λ 
  • B
    only for λ ≠ 0
  • when λ ≠ 0 and λ ≠ –5
  • D
    only when λ ≠ –5

Answer

Correct option: C.
when λ ≠ 0 and λ ≠ –5
C

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