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DETERMINANTS
MATRICES & DETERMINANTS
● Algebra of Matrices: Trace, Transpose,

Addition, Subtraction & Multiplication of
two Matrix, Problems on An Form
● Symmetric & Skew–Symmetric Matrices
● System of Linear Equations
● Adjoint & Its Properties
● Determinants Expansion & Properties
● Inverse of a Matrix
● Miscellaneous Problems
● DPP
Algebra of Matrices
Trace, Transpose, Addition, Subtraction &
Multiplication of two Matrix, Problems on
An Form
JEE(Main): 29 Jan 2023 -I
Q. Let α and β real numbers. Consider a 3 × 3

matrix A such that A2=3A+αI. If A4 = 21A+β I,
then
A α=1
B α=4
C β=8
D β=-8
Solution:
Q. Let α and β real numbers. Consider a 3 × 3

matrix A such that A2=3A+αI. If A4 = 21A+β I,
then
A α=1
B α=4
C β=8
D β=-8
JEE(Main): 6th April 2023 -I
Q. Let A = [aij]2×2, where aij ≠ 0 for all i, j and

A2 = I. Let a be the sum of all diagonal elements
of A and b = |A|. Then 3a2 + 4b2 is equal to :
A 14
B 4
C 3
D 7
Solution:
(sum of all diagonal elements of A

Q. Let A = [aij]2×2, where aij ≠ 0 for all i, j and A2

= I. Let a be the sum of all diagonal elements of
A and b = |A|. Then 3a2 + 4b2 is equal to :
A 14
B 4
C 3
D 7
JEE(Main): 29 Jan 2023 -II
Q. Let A be a symmetric matrix such that |A|=2
and If the sum of the
diagonal elements of A is s, then is equal to ____

Solution:
Solution:
Q. Let A= .Then the sum of
the sum of the diagonal elements of the matrix

(A+I)11 is equal to
A 6144
B 4094
C 4097
D 2050
Solution:
Q. Let A= .Then the sum of
the sum of the diagonal elements of the matrix

(A+I)11 is equal to
A 6144
B 4094
C 4097
D 2050
JEE(Main): 01 Feb 2023 -II
Q. If , then:
A A30-A25=2I
B A30+A25+A=I
C A30+A25-A=I
D A30=A25
Solution:
Q. If , then:
A A30-A25=2I
B A30+A25+A=I
C A30+A25-A=I
D A30=A25
Q. Let P = Q = PAPT
is equal to:
A 2004
B 2007
C 2005
D 2006
Solution:
….(i)
= (I).A(I).A(I).A….2007 times [ From (i), PT.P = I]

= A2007
For orthogonal matrix AAT =ATA= I
and |A| = ±1
Q. Let P = Q = PAPT
is equal to:
A 2004
B 2007
C 2005
D 2006
Symmetric & Skew–Symmetric Matrices

Q. Let A,B,C,3×3 matrices such that A is

symmetric and B and C are skew-
symmetric. Consider the statements
(S1): A13B26-B26A13 is symmetric
(S2): A26C13-C13A26 is symmetric Then,
A Only S2 is true
B Only S1 is true
C Both S1 and S2 are false
D Both S1 and S2 are true

Solution:
Q. Let A,B,C,3×3 matrices such that A is

symmetric and B and C are skew-symmetric.
Consider the statements
(S1): A13B26-B26A13 is symmetric
(S2): A26C13-C13A26 is symmetric
Then,
A Only S2 is true
B Only S1 is true
C Both S1 and S2 are false
D Both S1 and S2 are true

System of Linear Equations

Q. If the system of equations
x + y + az = b
2x + 5y + 2z = 6
x + 2y + 3z = 3 has infinitely many solutions, then
2a + 3b is equal to :
A 28
B 20
C 25
D 23
Solution:
x + y + az = b
2x + 5y + 2z = 6
x + 2y + 3z = 3 has infinitely many solutions, then
2a + 3b is equal to :
A 28
B 20
C 25
D 23
JEE(Main): 01 Feb 2023 -I
Q. Let S denote the set of all real values of λ such

that the system of equations
λx+y+z=1
x+λy+z=1
x+y+λz=1 is inconsistent, then
is equal to
A 2
B 12
C 4
D 6
Solution:
JEE(Main): 01 Feb 2023 -I
Q. Let S denote the set of all real values of λ such

that the system of equations
λx+y+z=1
x+λy+z=1
x+y+λz=1 is inconsistent, then
is equal to
A 2
B 12
C 4
D 6
Q. Let S1 and S2 be respectively the sets of all a∊R-

{0} for which the system of linear equations
ax +2ay-3az=1
(2a+1)x+(2a+3)y+(a+1)z=2
(3a+5)x+(a+5)y+(a+2)z=3 has unique
solution and infinitely many solutions, then
A n(S1)=2 and S2 is an infinite set
B S1 is an infinite set an n(S2)=2
C S1=ɸ and S2=R-{0}
D S1=R-{0} and S2=ɸ

Solution:
Q. Let S1 and S2 be respectively the sets of all a∊R-

{0} for which the system of linear equations
ax +2ay-3az=1
(2a+1)x+(2a+3)y+(a+1)z=2
(3a+5)x+(a+5)y+(a+2)z=3 has unique
solution and infinitely many solutions, then
A n(S1)=2 and S2 is an infinite set
B S1 is an infinite set an n(S2)=2
C S1=ɸ and S2=R-{0}
D S1=R-{0} and S2=ɸ

JEE(Main): 8th April 2023 -II
Q. Let S be the set of all values of for which
the system of linear equations
has non-trivial solution. Then is equal to:
A 20
B 40
C 30
D 10
Solution:
Q. Let S be the set of all values of for which
the system of linear equations
has non-trivial solution. Then is equal to:
A 20
B 40
C 30
D 10
2x+y -z=5
2x-5y+λz=μ
x+2y-5z=7 has infinitely many solutions, then
(λ+μ)2 + (λ-μ)2 is equal to
A 904
B 916
C 912
D 920
Solution:
2x+y -z=5
2x-5y+λz=μ
x+2y-5z=7 has infinitely many solutions, then
(λ+μ)2 + (λ-μ)2 is equal to
A 904
B 916
C 912
D 920
Q. For the system of linear equations
2x + 4y + 2az = b
x + 2y + 3z = 4
2x – 5y + 2z = 8
which of the following is NOT correct?
A It has infinitely many solution if a =3,b=8
B It has unique solution if a =b =8
C It has unique solution if a = b= 6
D It has infinitely many solution if a = 3 , b = 6

Solution:
2x + 4y + 2az = b
x + 2y + 3z = 4
2x – 5y + 2z = 8
which of the following is NOT correct?
A It has infinitely many solution if a =3,b=8
B It has unique solution if a =b =8
C It has unique solution if a = b= 6
D It has infinitely many solution if a = 3 , b = 6

Adjoint and Its Properties

Q. If P is a 3 × 3 real matrix such that PT=aP+(a-1)I,

where a>1, then
A P is a singular matrix
B |Adj P|>1
C |Adj P|=½
D |Adj P|=1
Solution:
Q. If P is a 3 × 3 real matrix such that PT=aP+(a-1)I,

where a>1, then
A P is a singular matrix
B |Adj P|>1
C |Adj P|=½
D |Adj P|=1
Q. Let
then n is equal to:
A 8
B 9
C 12
D 10
Solution:
Q. Let
Then n is equal to:
A 8
B 9
C 12
D 10
Q. Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that

|adj (adj (Adj A))| = 124. Then |A-1 adj A| is equal
A 2√3
B √6
C 12
D 1
Solution:
Q. Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that |adj (adj

(Adj A))| = 124. Then |A-1 adj A| is equal
A 2√3
B √6
C 12
D 1
Q. If A is a 3 × 3 matrix and |A| = 2, then

|3adj(|3A|A2)| is equal to
A 312.610
B 311.610
C 312.611
D 310.611
Solution:
Q. If A is a 3 × 3 matrix and |A| = 2, then

|3adj(|3A|A2)| is equal to
A 312.610
B 311.610
C 312.611
D 310.611
Q. Let the determinant of a square matrix A of order
m be m – n, where m and n satisfy 4m + n = 22 and
17m + 4n = 93. If det (n.adj(adj(mA))) =3a5b6c ,
then a + b + c is equal to
A 101
B 84
C 109
D 96
Solution:
….. (i)
….. (ii)
On solving (i) & (ii)⇒
Q. Let the determinant of a square matrix A of order
m be m – n, where m and n satisfy 4m + n = 22 and
17m + 4n = 93. If det (n.adj(adj(mA))) =3a5b6c ,
then a + b + c is equal to
A 101
B 84
C 109
D 96
Q. Let be the adjoint of a matrix A and
Then is equal to :
A 16
B 32
C 0
D -16
Solution:
Q. Let be the adjoint of a matrix A and
Then is equal to :
A 16
B 32
C 0
D -16
Determinants Expansion & Properties

Q. Let x,y,z > 1 and
Then |adj (adj A2)| is equal to
A 64
B 28
C 48
D 24
Solution:
Q. Let x,y,z > 1 and
Then |adj (adj A2)| is equal to
A 64
B 28
C 48
D 24
Q. If
Then are the root of the equation
D
Solution:
Q. If
Then are the root of the equation
D
Q. Let
, then n is equal to
Solution:
Inverse of a Matrix
Q. if
then is equal to :
A 14
B 12
C 19
D 10
Solution:
⇒ A - 11I + (10 - 5λ)A-1 =0
⇒ A2.A-1 - 11A.A-1 + (10 - 5λ)IA-1 =0 {by

multiplying A-1 on both side}
Q. if
then is equal to :
A 14
B 12
C 19
D 10
Q. Let , where
i=√-1. If M=ATBA, then the inverse of the matrix

AM2023AT is
D
Solution:
Solution:
Q. Let , where
i=√-1. If M=ATBA, then the inverse of the matrix

AM2023AT is
D
Miscellaneous Problems
Q. If A and B are two non-zero n × n matrices such

that A2+B=A2B, then
A AB=I
B A2B=I
C A2=I or B=I
D A2B=BA2
Solution:
Q.If A and B are two non-zero n × n matrices such

that A2+B=A2B, then
A AB=I
B A2B=I
C A2=I or B=I
D A2B=BA2
Q. Let , where a, c ∊ R. If A3 = A and the

positive value of a belongs to the interval (n – 1, n],
where n∊N, then n is equal to ______:
Solution:
Since f(1) < 0 and f(2) > 0 and f is a

polynomial, the Intermediate Value Theorem
tells us that f(x) = 0 for some value of x
between 1 and 2.
∴
Q. Let . If , then the
sum of all the elements of the matrix

is equal to
A 50
B 75
C 125
D 100
Solution:
CD
Solution:
CD
Q. Let . If , then the
sum of all the elements of the matrix

is equal to
A 50
B 75
C 125
D 100
Q. Let P be a square matrix such than For
If and
Then is equal to:
A 40
B 22
C 24
D 18
Solution:
……….(A)
Q. Let P be a square matrix such than For
If and
Then is equal to:
A 40
B 22
C 24
D 18
Q. Let A1,A2, A3 be the three A.P. with the same

common difference d and having their first terms as A,
A+1,A+2 , respectively. Let a,b,c be the 7th , 9th, 17th
terms of A1,A2, A3, respectively such that
If a=29, then the sum of first 20 terms of an AP whose

first term is c-a-b and common difference is d/2 , is
equal to__________.
Solution:
Q. Let , d = |A|≠0,|A-d(Adj A)|=0,
then
A (1+d)2=(m+q)2
B 1+d2=(m+q)2
C (1+d)2=m2+q2
D 1+d2=m2+q2
Solution:
∴ Option (1) is correct.

Q. Let , d = |A|≠0,|A-d(Adj A)|=0,
then
A (1+d)2=(m+q)2
B 1+d2=(m+q)2
C (1+d)2=m2+q2
D 1+d2=m2+q2
Q. Let the system of linear equations
– x +2y –9z = 7 JEE(Main): 15th April 2023 -I
–x + 3y + 7z = 9
–2x + y + 5z = 8
–3x + y + 13 z = λ has a unique solution x =α , y =β ,
z = γ . Then the distance of the point (α ,β, γ) from
the plane 2x –2y + z =λ is
A 7
B 9
C 13
D 11
Solution:
……(4)
……(5)
– x +2y –9z = 7 JEE(Main): 15th April 2023 -I
–x + 3y + 7z = 9
–2x + y + 5z = 8
–3x + y + 13 z = λ has a unique solution x =α , y =β ,
z = γ . Then the distance of the point (α ,β, γ) from
the plane 2x –2y + z =λ is
A 7
B 9
C 13
D 11
Q. The set of all values of , for which the
matrix is
invertible, is
D R
Solution:
Q. The set of all values of , for which the
matrix is
invertible, is
D R
Q. Let A be a 2 × 2 matrix with real entries such that

A’ = αA + I, where a∈R-{-1,1}.If det(A2-A)=4, then the
sum of all possible values of α is equal to :
A 0
B 5/2
C 2
D 3/2
Solution:
Q. Let A be a 2 × 2 matrix with real entries such that

A’ = αA + I, where a∈R-{-1,1}.If det(A2-A)=4, then the
sum of all possible values of α is equal to :
A 0
B 5/2
C 2
D 3/2
DPP
Q. For α, β⋲ R, suppose the system of linear equations

x-y+z=5
2x+2y+αz=8
3x-y+4z=β has infinitely many solutions. Then α and β
are the roots of
A x2-10x+16=0
B x2+18x+56=0
C x2-18x+56=0
D x2+14x+56=0
Solution:
D3 = 0 ⇒ 𝜷 = 14,
Hence the required equation is x2 - (4 + 14)x + (4)(14) = 0
x2 - 18x + 56 = 0
Q. For α,β⋲ R, suppose the system of linear equations

x-y+z=5
2x+2y+αz=8
3x-y+4z=,β has infinitely many solutions. Then α and
β are the roots of
A x2-10x+16=0
B x2+18x+56=0
C x2-18x+56=0
D x2+14x+56=0
Q. Let A be a n × n matrix such that |A|=2. If the

determinant of the matrix Adj(2.Adj(2 A-1)). is 284,
then n is equal to _______________
Solution:

x+y+kz=2
2x+3y-z=1
3x+4y+2z=k have infinitely many solutions.
Then the system
(k+1)x+(2k-1)y=7
(2k+1)x+(k+5)y=10 has:
A infinitely many solutions
B unique solution satisfying x-y=1
C no solution
D unique solution satisfying x+y=1

Solution:

x+y+kz=2
2x+3y-z=1
3x+4y+2z=k have infinitely many solutions. Then
the system
(k+1)x+(2k-1)y=7
(2k+1)x+(k+5)y=10 has:
A infinitely many solutions
B unique solution satisfying x-y=1
C no solution
D unique solution satisfying x+y=1


x +2y+3z=3
4x+3y-4z=4
8x+4y-λz=9+μ has infinitely many solutions,
then the ordered pair of (λ,μ) is equal to
A (72/5,21/5)
B (-72/5,-21/5)
C (72/5,-21/5)
D (-72/5,21/5)
Solution:

x +2y+3z=3
4x+3y-4z=4
8x+4y-λz=9+μ has infinitely many solutions,
then the ordered pair of (λ,μ) is equal to
A (72/5,21/5)
B (-72/5,-21/5)
C (72/5,-21/5)
D (-72/5,21/5)
Q. If the system of linear equations
has infinitely many solutions,

then 𝜶 + 𝞫 + 2 is equal to
A 3
B 6
C 5
D 4
Solution:
Q. If the system of linear equations
has infinitely many solutions,

then 𝜶 + 𝞫 + 2 is equal to
A 3
B 6
C 5
D 4
Q. For the system of equations
Which one of the

following
is NOT true:
A System has a unique solution for
B System has a unique solution for
C System has no solution for
D System has infinitely many solution for

Solution:
Q. For the system of equations
Which one of the

following
is NOT true:
A System has a unique solution for
B System has a unique solution for
C System has no solution for
D System has infinitely many solution for

Q. If then
is equal to
D
Solution:
Q. If then
is equal to
D
Q. Let for |A|=2. If |2 adj (2 adj (2A))|

= 32n , then 3n + α is equal to
A 10
B 9
C 12
D 11
Solution:
Q. Let for |A|=2. If |2 adj (2 adj (2A))|

= 32n , then 3n + α is equal to
A 10
B 9
C 12
D 11
Q. Let S be the set of values of , for which the
system of equations
,
has no solution. Then is

equal to ___________.
Solution:
Q. For the system of linear equations αx+y+z=1,

x+αy+z=1, x+y+αz=β, which one of the following
statements is not correct?
A It has infinitely many solutions if α=2 and β=-1
B It has no solution if α=-2 and β=1
C x+y+z=¾ if α=2 and β=1
D It has infinitely many solutions if α=1 and β=1

Solution:
Solution:
Q. For the system of linear equations ax+y+z=1,

x+ay+z=1, x+y+az=β, which one of the following
statements is not correct?
A It has infinitely many solutions if α=2 and β=-1
B It has no solution if α=-2 and β=1
C x+y+z=¾ if α=2 and β=1
D It has infinitely many solutions if α=1 and β=1

2x – y + 3z = 5
3x + 2y – z = 7
4x + 5y +α z = β ,
which of the following is NOT correct ?
A The system in inconsistent for α = –5 and β = 8
The system has infinitely many solutions for α = –6

B and β = 9
C The system has unique solution for α ≠-5 and β = 8
D The system has infinitely many solutions for α =-5

and β = 9
Solution:
Solution:
2x – y + 3z = 5
3x + 2y – z = 7
4x + 5y +α z = β ,
which of the following is NOT correct ?
A The system in inconsistent for α = –5 and β = 8
The system has infinitely many solutions for α = –6

B and β = 9
C The system has unique solution for α ≠-5 and β = 8
D The system has infinitely many solutions for α =-5

and β = 9

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● Algebra of Matrices: Trace, Transpose,

Q. Let α and β real numbers. Consider a 3 × 3

Q. Let α and β real numbers. Consider a 3 × 3

Q. Let A = [aij]2×2, where aij ≠ 0 for all i, j and

(sum of all diagonal elements of A

Q. Let A = [aij]2×2, where aij ≠ 0 for all i, j and A2

Q. Let A be a symmetric matrix such that |A|=2

and If the sum of the

diagonal elements of A is s, then is equal to ____

Q. Let A= .Then the sum of

the sum of the diagonal elements of the matrix

Q. Let A= .Then the sum of

the sum of the diagonal elements of the matrix

= (I).A(I).A(I).A….2007 times [ From (i), PT.P = I]

Symmetric & Skew–Symmetric Matrices

Q. Let A,B,C,3×3 matrices such that A is

C Both S1 and S2 are false

D Both S1 and S2 are true

Q. Let A,B,C,3×3 matrices such that A is

C Both S1 and S2 are false

D Both S1 and S2 are true

System of Linear Equations

Q. Let S denote the set of all real values of λ such

Q. Let S denote the set of all real values of λ such

Q. Let S1 and S2 be respectively the sets of all a∊R-

A n(S1)=2 and S2 is an infinite set

B S1 is an infinite set an n(S2)=2

C S1=ɸ and S2=R-{0}

D S1=R-{0} and S2=ɸ

Q. Let S1 and S2 be respectively the sets of all a∊R-

A n(S1)=2 and S2 is an infinite set

B S1 is an infinite set an n(S2)=2

C S1=ɸ and S2=R-{0}

D S1=R-{0} and S2=ɸ

has non-trivial solution. Then is equal to:

has non-trivial solution. Then is equal to:

A It has infinitely many solution if a =3,b=8

B It has unique solution if a =b =8

C It has unique solution if a = b= 6

D It has infinitely many solution if a = 3 , b = 6

A It has infinitely many solution if a =3,b=8

B It has unique solution if a =b =8

C It has unique solution if a = b= 6

D It has infinitely many solution if a = 3 , b = 6

Adjoint and Its Properties

Q. If P is a 3 × 3 real matrix such that PT=aP+(a-1)I,

Q. If P is a 3 × 3 real matrix such that PT=aP+(a-1)I,

then n is equal to:

Then n is equal to:

Q. Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that

Q. Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that |adj (adj

Q. If A is a 3 × 3 matrix and |A| = 2, then

Q. If A is a 3 × 3 matrix and |A| = 2, then

Q. Let be the adjoint of a matrix A and

Q. Let be the adjoint of a matrix A and

Determinants Expansion & Properties

Q. Let x,y,z > 1 and