Q.

Suppose, a, b, c are real numbers such that abc = 1. If the matrix   A=abcbcacab is such that AAT=I  then
the value of a3 + b3 + c3 is

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a

2

b

1

c

3

d

4

answer is B, D.

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We can see that A′ = A.
Therefore, A′A = I
⇒ A2 = I          ⇒      |A2| = |I|
⇒ |A2| = 1        ⇒      |A| = ±1
Therefore, a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = ± 1
⇒ a3 + b3 + c3 = 2, 4.
The correct option is (B) and (D)

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Suppose, a, b, c are real numbers such that abc = 1. If the matrix   A=abcbcacab is such that AAT=I  thenthe value of a3 + b3 + c3 is