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If P=1α3133244 is the adjoint of a 3×3 matrix A and |A|=4, then α is equal to :

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4
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11
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Solution

The correct option is B 11
adj(A)=1α3133244
As we know,
|adj(A)|=|A|2
1(1212)α(46)+3(46)=(4)2
α=11

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