Question 12

Mathematics Matrices Easy

If the matrix&nbsp;<span class="math-tex">\(\begin{bmatrix} -1 &amp; 3 &amp;\ \ \ 2 \\ \ \ \ 1 &amp; \rm K &amp; -3 \\ \ \ \ 1 &amp; 4 &amp; \ \ \ 5 \end{bmatrix}\)</span>&nbsp;has an inverse matrix, then the value of K is:

(A) K is any real number.
(B) K&nbsp;&ne; - 4.
(C) K = -4.
(D) K&nbsp;&ne; 4.
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Correct Solution: Option B

Step-by-step Solution:

1. Given Condition for Invertibility: The determinant of the matrix must not be zero: \[ \det(A) \neq 0 \] 2. Calculate the Determinant: For the given matrix, the determinant is calculated as: \[ -1(5k + 12) - 3(5 - (-3)) + 2(4 - k) \neq 0 \] 3. Simplify the Expression: \[ -5k - 12 - 24 + 8 - 2k \neq 0 \] \[ -7k - 28 \neq 0 \] 4. Solve for \( k \): \[ -7k \neq 28 \] \[ k \neq -4 \] Therefore, the matrix is invertible for all values of \( k \) except: \[ \boxed{k \neq -4} \]