Let and . If , then equals :
- (A)289
- (B)361
- (C)441✓ Correct
- (D)529
Answer: (C)
Solution
Expanding along the first row, . Forming from the given matrix plus and expanding, . Setting gives , so and . For a matrix , hence
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