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The value of x for which the matrix  A=2/x121x2x211/x2 is singular is

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Correct option is A

We have|A|=2xx2x21/x2+12x212+21x11/x=2x(0)+2−2x2+21x−x=2x1−x2+21−x2x=2(x+1)2(1−x)xNow, |A|=0 ⇒ x=±1.


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