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If P=[1234] and X=[yx], then PX=[45]. Find the value of y?
  1. -3

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Solution

The correct option is A -3
Given,
P=[1234]
X=[yx]
PX=[45]

[1234]×[yx]=[y+2x3y+4x]

[y+2x3y+4x]=[45]

Now,
y+2x=4
y=42x...(i)
3y+4x=5... (ii)
Using (i) in (ii), we get
3(42x)+4x=5
126x+4x=5
2x=7
x=72
Putting the value of x=72, in (i)
y=42×72
y=47
y=3

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