Let . If , where I is the identity matrix of order , then is equal to :
- (A)-10
- (B)-13✓ Correct
- (C)-9
- (D)-12
Answer: (B)
Solution
By Cayley–Hamilton the given relation is the characteristic equation , so and . Here . Also ; with , . Hence . Option (2).
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