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NCERT Solutions For Class 12 Maths Chapter 4 Exercise 4.2

NCERT Solutions for Exercise 4.2 Class 12 Maths Chapter 4 Determinants are discussed here. These NCERT solutions are created by subject matter expert at Careers360 considering the latest syllabus and pattern of CBSE 2023-24. In this article, you will get NCERT solutions for Class 12 Maths chapter 4 exercise 4.2. These Exercise 4.2 Class 12 Maths solutions are consist of questions related to properties of determinants. Properties of determinants make it easy for us to finding determinants without complicated calculations. There are 6 properties of determinants related to operation on the determinants given in the NCERT textbook before the Class 12 Maths ch 4 ex 4.2. You are advised to go through the proof of these properties given in the textbook to get a better understanding. There are some examples given after each property which will also help you to get conceptual clarity.

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Determinants Exercise:4.2

Question:1 Using the property of determinants and without expanding, prove that

$\begin{vmatrix}x &a &x+a \\y &b &y+b \\z &c &z+c \end{vmatrix}=0$

Answer:

We can split it in manner like;

$\begin{vmatrix}x &a &x+a \\y &b &y+b \\z &c &z+c \end{vmatrix}= \begin{vmatrix} x &a &x \\ y & b &y \\ z &c &z \end{vmatrix} + \begin{vmatrix} x &a & a\\ y &b &b \\ z&c & c \end{vmatrix}$

So, we know the identity that If any two rows (or columns) of a determinant are identical (all corresponding elements are same), then the value of the determinant is zero.

Clearly, expanded determinants have identical columns.

$\therefore 0 + 0 = 0$

Hence the sum is zero.

Question:2 Using the property of determinants and without expanding, prove that

$\begin{vmatrix}a-b &b-c &c-a \\b-c &c-a &a-b \\c-a &a-b &b-c \end{vmatrix}=0$

Answer:

Given determinant $\triangle =\begin{vmatrix}a-b &b-c &c-a \\b-c &c-a &a-b \\c-a &a-b &b-c \end{vmatrix}=0$

Applying the rows addition $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1}+R_{2}$ then we have;

$\triangle =\begin{vmatrix}a-c &b-a &c-b \\b-c &c-a &a-b \\-(a-c) &-(b-a) &-(c-b) \end{vmatrix}=0$

$=-\begin{vmatrix}a-c &b-a &c-b \\b-c &c-a &a-b \\(a-c) &(b-a) &(c-b) \end{vmatrix}=0$

So, we have two rows $R_{1}$ and $R_{2}$ identical hence we can say that the value of determinant = 0

Therefore $\triangle = 0$ .

Question:3 Using the property of determinants and without expanding, prove that

$\begin{vmatrix}2 & 7 &65 \\3 &8 &75 \\5 &9 &86 \end{vmatrix}=0$

Answer:

Given determinant $\dpi{100} \begin{vmatrix}2 & 7 &65 \\3 &8 &75 \\5 &9 &86 \end{vmatrix}$

So, we can split it in two addition determinants:

$\begin{vmatrix}2 & 7 &65 \\3 &8 &75 \\5 &9 &86 \end{vmatrix} = \begin{vmatrix} 2 &7 &63+2 \\ 3& 8 &72+3 \\ 5& 9 & 81+5 \end{vmatrix}$

$\begin{vmatrix} 2 &7 &63+2 \\ 3& 8 &72+3 \\ 5& 9 & 81+5 \end{vmatrix} = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 7 &2 \\ 3& 8& 3\\ 5 & 9 & 5 \end{vmatrix} + \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 7 &63 \\ 3& 8 &72 \\ 5 & 9 & 81 \end{vmatrix}$

$\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 7 &2 \\ 3& 8& 3\\ 5 & 9 & 5 \end{vmatrix} = 0$ [ $\because$ Here two columns are identical ]

and $\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 7 &63 \\ 3& 8 &72 \\ 5 & 9 & 81 \end{vmatrix} = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 7 &9(7) \\ 3& 8 &9(8) \\ 5 &9 & 9(9) \end{vmatrix} = 9 \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 7 &7 \\ 3& 8& 8\\ 5& 9&9 \end{vmatrix}$ [ $\because$ Here two columns are identical ]

$= 0$

Therefore we have the value of determinant = 0.

Question:4 Using the property of determinants and without expanding, prove that

$\begin{vmatrix}1 &bc &a(b+c) \\1 &ca &b(c+a) \\1 &ab & c(a+b) \end{vmatrix}=0$

Answer:

We have determinant:

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} 1 &bc &a(b+c) \\ 1& ca &b(c+a) \\ 1& ab &c(a+b) \end{vmatrix}$

Applying $C_{3} \rightarrow C_{2} + C_{3}$ we have then;

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} 1 &bc & ab+bc+ca \\ 1& ca &ab+bc+ca \\ 1& ab &ab+bc+ca \end{vmatrix}$

So, here column 3 and column 1 are proportional.

Therefore, $\triangle = 0$ .

Question:5 Using the property of determinants and without expanding, prove that

$\begin{vmatrix}b+c &q+r &y+z \\ c+a & r+p &z+x \\ a+b &p+q & x+y \end{vmatrix}=2\begin{vmatrix} a &p &x \\ b &q &y \\ c &r & z \end{vmatrix}$

Answer:

Given determinant :

$\triangle= \begin{vmatrix}b+c &q+r &y+z \\ c+a & r+p &z+x \\ a+b &p+q & x+y \end{vmatrix}$

Splitting the third row; we get,

$= \begin{vmatrix}b+c &q+r &y+z \\ c+a & r+p &z+x \\ a &p & x \end{vmatrix} + \begin{vmatrix}b+c &q+r &y+z \\ c+a & r+p &z+x \\ b &q & y \end{vmatrix} = \triangle_{1} + \triangle_{2}\ (assume\ that)$ .

Then we have,

$\triangle_{1} = \begin{vmatrix} b+c & q+r & y+z \\ c+a & r+p & z+x \\ a &p & x \end{vmatrix}$

On Applying row transformation $R_{2} \rightarrow R_{2} - R_{3}$ and then $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} - R_{2}$ ;

we get, $\triangle_{1} = \begin{vmatrix} b & q & y \\ c & r & z \\ a &p & x \end{vmatrix}$

Applying Rows exchange transformation $R_{1} \leftrightarrow R_{2}$ and $R_{2} \leftrightarrow R_{3}$ , we have:

$\triangle_{1} =(-1)^2 \begin{vmatrix} b & q & y \\ c & r & z \\ a &p & x \end{vmatrix}= \begin{vmatrix} a & p & x\\ b & q&y \\ c& r & z \end{vmatrix}$

also $\triangle_{2} = \begin{vmatrix} b+c & q+r & y+z \\ c+a&r+p &z+x \\ b & q & y \end{vmatrix}$

On applying rows transformation, $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} - R_{3}$ and then $R_{2} \rightarrow R_{2} - R_{1}$

$\triangle_{2} = \begin{vmatrix} c & r & z \\ c+a&r+p &z+x \\ b & q & y \end{vmatrix}$ and then $\triangle_{2} = \begin{vmatrix} c & r & z \\ a&p &x \\ b & q & y \end{vmatrix}$

Then applying rows exchange transformation;

$R_{1} \leftrightarrow R_{2}$ and then $R_{2} \leftrightarrow R_{3}$ . we have then;

$\triangle_{2} =(-1)^2 \begin{vmatrix} a & p & x \\ b&q &y \\ c & r & z \end{vmatrix}$

So, we now calculate the sum = $\triangle_{1} + \triangle _{2}$

$\triangle_{1} + \triangle _{2} = 2 \begin{vmatrix} a &p &x \\ b& q& y\\ c & r& z \end{vmatrix}$

Hence proved.

Question:6 Using the property of determinants and without expanding, prove that

$\begin{vmatrix} 0 &a &-b \\-a &0 & -c\\b &c &0 \end{vmatrix}=0$

Answer:

We have given determinant

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} 0 &a &-b \\-a &0 & -c\\b &c &0 \end{vmatrix}$

Applying transformation, $\dpi{100} R_{1} \rightarrow cR_{1}$ we have then,

$\triangle = \frac{1}{c}\begin{vmatrix} 0 &ac &-bc \\-a &0 & -c\\b &c &0 \end{vmatrix}$

We can make the first row identical to the third row so,

Taking another row transformation: $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1}-bR_{2}$ we have,

$\triangle = \frac{1}{c}\begin{vmatrix} ab &ac &0 \\-a &0 & -c\\b &c &0 \end{vmatrix} = \frac{a}{c} \begin{vmatrix} b &c &0 \\-a &0 & -c\\b &c &0 \end{vmatrix}$

So, determinant has two rows $R_{1}\ and\ R_{3}$ identical.

Hence $\triangle = 0$ .

Question:7 Using the property of determinants and without expanding, prove that

$\begin{vmatrix} -a^2 &ab &ac \\ ba &-b^2 &bc \\ ca & cb & -c^2 \end{vmatrix}=4a^2b^2c^2$

Answer:

Given determinant : $\dpi{100} \begin{vmatrix} -a^2 &ab &ac \\ ba &-b^2 &bc \\ ca & cb & -c^2 \end{vmatrix}$

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} -a^2 &ab &ac \\ ba &-b^2 &bc \\ ca & cb & -c^2 \end{vmatrix}$

As we can easily take out the common factors a,b,c from rows $R_{1},R_{2},R_{3}$ respectively.

So, get then:

$=abc \begin{vmatrix} -a &b &c \\ a &-b &c \\ a & b & -c \end{vmatrix}$

Now, taking common factors a,b,c from the columns $C_{1},C_{2},C_{3}$ respectively.

$=a^2b^2c^2 \begin{vmatrix} -1 &1 &1 \\ 1 &-1 &1 \\ 1 & 1 & -1 \end{vmatrix}$

Now, applying rows transformations $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} + R_{2}$ and then $R_{3} \rightarrow R_{2} + R_{3}$ we have;

$\triangle = a^2b^2c^2\begin{vmatrix} 0 &0 &2 \\ 1&-1 &1 \\ 2& 0 &0 \end{vmatrix}$

Expanding to get R.H.S.

$\triangle = a^2b^2c^2 \left ( 2\begin{vmatrix} 1 &-1 \\ 2& 0 \end{vmatrix} \right ) = 2a^2b^2c^2(0+2) =4a^2b^2c^2$

Question:8(i) By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\begin{vmatrix} 1 &a &a^2 \\ 1 &b &b^2 \\ 1 &c &c^2 \end{vmatrix}=(a-b)(b-c)(c-a)$
Answer:

We have the determinant $\dpi{100} \begin{vmatrix} 1 &a &a^2 \\ 1 &b &b^2 \\ 1 &c &c^2 \end{vmatrix}$

Applying the row transformations $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} -R_{2}$ and then $R_{2} \rightarrow R_{2} -R_{3}$ we have:

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} 0 &a-b &a^2-b^2 \\ 0 &b-c &b^2-c^2 \\ 1 &c &c^2 \end{vmatrix}$

$= \begin{vmatrix} 0 &a-b &(a-b)(a+b) \\ 0 &b-c &(b-c)(b+c) \\ 1 &c &c^2 \end{vmatrix} = (a-b)(b-c)\begin{vmatrix} 0 &1 &(a+b) \\ 0 &1 &(b+c) \\ 1 &c &c^2 \end{vmatrix}$

Now, applying $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} -R_{2}$ we have:

$= (a-b)(b-c)\begin{vmatrix} 0 &0 &(a-c) \\ 0 &1 &(b+c) \\ 1 &c &c^2 \end{vmatrix}$ or $= (a-b)(b-c)(a-c)\begin{vmatrix} 0 &0 &1 \\ 0 &1 &(b+c) \\ 1 &c &c^2 \end{vmatrix} =(a-b)(b-c)(a-c)\begin{vmatrix} 0 &1 \\ 1 & c \end{vmatrix}$

$= (a-b)(b-c)(c-a)$

Hence proved.

Question:8(ii) By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\dpi{100} \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1\\ a & b & c\\ a^3 &b^3 &c^3 \end{vmatrix}=(a-b)(b-c)(c-a)(a+b+c)$

Answer:

Given determinant :

$\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1\\ a & b & c\\ a^3 &b^3 &c^3 \end{vmatrix}$ ,

Applying column transformation $C_{1} \rightarrow C_{1}-C_{3}$ and then $C_{2} \rightarrow C_{2}-C_{3}$

We get,

$\triangle =\begin{vmatrix} 0 & 0 & 1\\ a-c& b-c & c \\ a^3-c^3 &b^3-c^3 & c^3 \end{vmatrix}$

$=\begin{vmatrix} 0 & 0 & 1\\ a-c& b-c & c \\ (a-c)(a^2+ac+c^2) &(b-c)(b^2+bc+c^2) & c^3 \end{vmatrix}$

$=(a-c)(b-c)\begin{vmatrix} 0 & 0 & 1\\ 1& 1 & c \\ (a^2+ac+c^2) &(b^2+bc+c^2) & c^3 \end{vmatrix}$

Now, applying column transformation $C_{1} \rightarrow C_{1} - C_{2}$ , we have:

$=(a-c)(b-c)\begin{vmatrix} 0 & 0 & 1\\ 0& 1 & c \\ (a^2-b^2+ac-bc) &(b^2+bc+c^2) & c^3 \end{vmatrix}$

$=(a-c)(b-c)\begin{vmatrix} 0 & 0 & 1\\ 0& 1 & c \\ (a-b)(a+b+c) &(b^2+bc+c^2) & c^3 \end{vmatrix}$

$=(a-c)(b-c)(a-b)(a+b+c)\begin{vmatrix} 0&1 \\ 1& c \end{vmatrix}$

$=-(a-c)(b-c)(a-b)(a+b+c) = (a-b)(b-c)(c-a)(a+b+c)$

Hence proved.

Question:9 By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\begin{vmatrix} x & x^2 & yz\\ y & y^2 &zx \\ z & z^2 & xy \end{vmatrix}=(x-y)(y-z)(z-x)(xy+yz+zx)$

Answer:

We have the determinant:

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} x & x^2 & yz\\ y & y^2 &zx \\ z & z^2 & xy \end{vmatrix}$

Applying the row transformations $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1}- R_{3}$ and then $R_{2} \rightarrow R_{2}- R_{3}$ , we have;

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} x-z & x^2-z^2 & yz-xy\\ y-z & y^2-z^2 &zx-xy \\ z & z^2 & xy \end{vmatrix}$

$= \begin{vmatrix} x-z & (x-z)(x+z) & y(z-x)\\ y-z & (y-z)(y+z) &x(z-y) \\ z & z^2 & xy \end{vmatrix}$

$= (x-z)(y-z)\begin{vmatrix} 1 & (x+z) & -y\\ 1 & (y+z) &-x \\ z & z^2 & xy \end{vmatrix}$

Now, applying $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} - R_{2}$ ; we have

$= (x-z)(y-z)\begin{vmatrix} 0 & (x-y) & (x-y)\\ 1 & (y+z) &-x \\ z & z^2 & xy \end{vmatrix}$

$= (x-z)(y-z)(x-y)\begin{vmatrix} 0 & 1 & 1\\ 1 & (y+z) &-x \\ z & z^2 & xy \end{vmatrix}$

Now, expanding the remaining determinant;

$= (x-z)(y-z)(x-y) \left [ (xy+zx) + (z^2 - zy-z^2) \right]$

$= -(x-z)(y-z)(x-y) \left [ xy+zx + zy \right]$

$= (x-y)(y-z)(z-x) \left [ xy+zx + zy \right]$

Hence proved.

Question:10(i) By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\begin{vmatrix} x+4 &2x &2x \\ 2x & x+4 & 2x\\ 2x & 2x & x+4 \end{vmatrix}=(5x+4)(4-x)$

Answer:

Given determinant:

$\begin{vmatrix} x+4 &2x &2x \\ 2x & x+4 & 2x\\ 2x & 2x & x+4 \end{vmatrix}$

Applying row transformation: $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} + R_{2} + R_{3}$ then we have;

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} 5x+4 &5x+4 &5x+4 \\ 2x & x+4 & 2x\\ 2x & 2x & x+4 \end{vmatrix}$

Taking a common factor: 5x+4

$= (5x+4)\begin{vmatrix} 1 &1 &1 \\ 2x & x+4 & 2x\\ 2x & 2x & x+4 \end{vmatrix}$

Now, applying column transformations $C_{1} \rightarrow C_{1}- C_{2}$ and $C_{2} \rightarrow C_{2}- C_{3}$

$= (5x+4)\begin{vmatrix} 0 &0 &1 \\ x-4 & 4-x & 2x\\ 0 & x-4 & x+4 \end{vmatrix}$

$= (5x+4)(4-x)(4-x)\begin{vmatrix} 0 &0 &1 \\ 1 & 1 & 2x\\ 0 & 1 & x+4 \end{vmatrix}$

$= (5x+4)(4-x)^2$

Question:10(ii) By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\begin{vmatrix} y+k & y & y\\ y & y+k &y \\ y & y & y+k \end{vmatrix}=k^2(3y+k)$

Answer:

Given determinant:

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} y+k & y & y\\ y & y+k &y \\ y & y & y+k \end{vmatrix}$

Applying row transformation $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} +R_{2}+R_{3}$ we get;

$= \begin{vmatrix} 3y+k & 3y+k & 3y+k\\ y & y+k &y \\ y & y & y+k \end{vmatrix}$

$=(3y+k) \begin{vmatrix}1 & 1 & 1\\ y & y+k &y \\ y & y & y+k \end{vmatrix}$ [taking common (3y + k) factor]

Now, applying column transformation $C_{1} \rightarrow C_{1} - C_{2}$ and $C_{2} \rightarrow C_{2} - C_{3}$

$=(3y+k) \begin{vmatrix}0 & 0 & 1\\ -k & k &y \\ 0 & -k & y+k \end{vmatrix}$

$=(3y+k)(k^2) \begin{vmatrix}0 & 0 & 1\\ -1 & 1 &y \\ 0 & -1 & y+k \end{vmatrix}$

$=k^2 (3y+k)$

Hence proved.

Question:11(i) By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\begin{vmatrix} a-b-c &2a &2a \\ 2b &b-c-a &2b \\ 2c &2c &c-a-b \end{vmatrix}=(a+b+c)^3$

Answer:

Given determinant:

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} a-b-c &2a &2a \\ 2b &b-c-a &2b \\ 2c &2c &c-a-b \end{vmatrix}$

We apply row transformation: $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1}+R_{2}+R_{3}$ we have;

$= \begin{vmatrix} a+b+c &a+b+c &a+b+c \\ 2b &b-c-a &2b \\ 2c &2c &c-a-b \end{vmatrix}$

Taking common factor (a+b+c) out.

$=(a+b+c) \begin{vmatrix} 1 &1 &1 \\ 2b &b-c-a &2b \\ 2c &2c &c-a-b \end{vmatrix}$

Now, applying column tranformation $C_{1} \rightarrow C_{1}- C_{2}$ and then $C_{2} \rightarrow C_{2}- C_{3}$

We have;

$=(a+b+c) \begin{vmatrix} 0 &0 &1 \\ b+c+a &-b-c-a &2b \\ 0 &c+a+b &c-a-b \end{vmatrix}$

$=(a+b+c)(a+b+c)(a+b+c) \begin{vmatrix} 0 &0 &1 \\ 1 &-1 &2b \\ 0 &1 &c-a-b \end{vmatrix}$

$=(a+b+c)(a+b+c)(a+b+c) = (a+b+c)^3$

Hence Proved.

Question:11(ii) By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\begin{vmatrix} x+y+2z &x &y \\ z & y+z+2x & y\\ z & x &z+x+2y \end{vmatrix}=2(x+y+z)^3$

Answer:

Given determinant

$\triangle =\begin{vmatrix} x+y+2z &x &y \\ z & y+z+2x & y\\ z & x &z+x+2y \end{vmatrix}$

Applying $C_{1} \rightarrow C_{1}+C_{2}+C_{3}$ we get;

$=\begin{vmatrix} 2(x+y+z) &x &y \\ 2(z+y+x) & y+z+2x & y\\ 2(z+y+x) & x &z+x+2y \end{vmatrix}$

Taking 2(x+y+z) factor out, we get;

$=2(x+y+z)\begin{vmatrix} 1 &x &y \\ 1 & y+z+2x & y\\ 1 & x &z+x+2y \end{vmatrix}$

Now, applying row transformations, $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} -R_{2}$ and then $R_{2} \rightarrow R_{2} -R_{3}$ .

we get;

$=2(x+y+z)\begin{vmatrix} 0 &-x-y-z &0 \\ 0 & y+z+x & -y-z-x\\ 1 & x &z+x+2y \end{vmatrix}$

$=2(x+y+z)^3\begin{vmatrix} 0 &-1 &0 \\ 0 & 1 & -1\\ 1 & x &z+x+2y \end{vmatrix}$

$=2(x+y+z)^3\begin{vmatrix} -1 &0 \\ 1& -1 \end{vmatrix} = 2(x+y+z)^3$

Hence proved.

Question:12 By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\begin{vmatrix} 1 &x &x^2 \\ x^2 &1 &x \\ x &x^2 &1 \end{vmatrix}=(1-x^3)^2$

Answer:

Give determinant $\begin{vmatrix} 1 &x &x^2 \\ x^2 &1 &x \\ x &x^2 &1 \end{vmatrix}$

Applying column transformation $C_{1} \rightarrow C_{1}+C_{2}+C_{3}$ we get;

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} 1+x+x^2 &x &x^2 \\ x^2+1+x &1 &x \\ x+x^2+1 &x^2 &1 \end{vmatrix}$

$= (1+x+x^2)\begin{vmatrix} 1 &x &x^2 \\ 1 &1 &x \\ 1 &x^2 &1 \end{vmatrix}$ [after taking the (1+x+x²) factor common out.]

Now, applying row transformations, $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1}-R_{2}$ and then $R_{2} \rightarrow R_{2}-R_{3}$ .

we have now,

$= (1+x+x^2)\begin{vmatrix} 0 &x-1 &x^2-x \\ 0 &1-x^2 &x-1 \\ 1 &x^2 &1 \end{vmatrix}$

$= (1+x+x^2)\begin{vmatrix} x-1 &x^2-x \\ 1-x^2 &x-1 \end{vmatrix}$

$= (1+x+x^2)((x-1)^2-x(x-1)(1-x^2))$

$= (1+x+x^2)(x-1)(x^3-1) = (x^3-1)^2$

As we know $\left [\because (1+x+x^2)(x-1) = (x^3-1) \right ]$

Hence proved.

Question:13 By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\begin{vmatrix} 1+a^2-b^2 &2ab &-2b \\ 2ab &1-a^2+b^2 &2a \\ 2b &-2a & 1-a^2-b^2 \end{vmatrix}=(1+a^2+b^2)^3$

Answer:

We have determinant:

$\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} 1+a^2-b^2 &2ab &-2b \\ 2ab &1-a^2+b^2 &2a \\ 2b &-2a & 1-a^2-b^2 \end{vmatrix}$

Applying row transformations, $R_{1} \rightarrow R_{1} +bR_{3}$ and $R_{2} \rightarrow R_{2} -aR_{3}$ then we have;

$= \begin{vmatrix} 1+a^2+b^2 &0 &-b(1+a^2+b^2) \\ 0 &1+a^2+b^2 &a(1+a^2+b^2) \\ 2b &-2a & 1-a^2-b^2 \end{vmatrix}$

taking common factor out of the determinant;

$= (1+a^2+b^2)^2\begin{vmatrix} 1 &0 &-b \\ 0 &1 &a \\ 2b &-2a & 1-a^2-b^2 \end{vmatrix}$

Now expanding the remaining determinant we get;

$= (1+a^2+b^2)^2\left [ (1)\begin{vmatrix} 1& a\\ -2a&1-a^2-b^2 \end{vmatrix} - b\begin{vmatrix} 0&1 \\ 2b&-2a \end{vmatrix}\right ]$

$= (1+a^2+b^2)^2\left [ 1-a^2-b^2+2a^2-b(-2b)\right ]$

$= (1+a^2+b^2)^2\left [ 1+a^2+b^2\right ] = (1+a^2+b^2)^3$

Hence proved.

Question:14 By using properties of determinants, show that:

$\begin{vmatrix} a^2+1 &ab &ac \\ ab &b^2+1 &bc \\ ca & cb &c^2+1 \end{vmatrix}=1+a^2+b^2+c^2$

Answer:

Given determinant:

$\dpi{100} \begin{vmatrix} a^2+1 &ab &ac \\ ab &b^2+1 &bc \\ ca & cb &c^2+1 \end{vmatrix}$

Let $\triangle = \begin{vmatrix} a^2+1 &ab &ac \\ ab &b^2+1 &bc \\ ca & cb &c^2+1 \end{vmatrix}$

Then we can clearly see that each column can be reduced by taking common factors like a,b, and c respectively from C_1,C_2,and C_3.

We then get;

$=abc \begin{vmatrix} \left ( a+\frac{1}{a} \right ) &a &a \\ b &(b+\frac{1}{b}) &b \\ c & c &(c+\frac{1}{c}) \end{vmatrix}$

Now, applying column transformations: $C_{1} \rightarrow C_{1} -C_{2}$ and $C_{2} \rightarrow C_{2} -C_{3}$

then we have;

$=abc \begin{vmatrix} \left ( \frac{1}{a} \right ) &0 &a \\ -\frac{1}{b} &(\frac{1}{b}) &b \\ 0 & -\frac{1}{c} &(c+\frac{1}{c}) \end{vmatrix}$

$=abc\times \frac{1}{abc} \begin{vmatrix} 1 &0 &a^2 \\ -1 &1 &b^2 \\ 0 & -1 &(c^2+1) \end{vmatrix}$

$= \begin{vmatrix} 1 &0 &a^2 \\ -1 &1 &b^2 \\ 0 & -1 &(c^2+1) \end{vmatrix}$

Now, expanding the remaining determinant:

$\triangle = 1\begin{vmatrix} 1&b^2 \\ -1&(c^2+1) \end{vmatrix} + a^2\begin{vmatrix} -1&1 \\ 0& -1 \end{vmatrix}$

$= 1[(c^2+1)+b^2] + a^2(1)=a^2+b^2+c^2+1$ .

Hence proved.

Question:15 Choose the correct answer. Let A be a square matrix of order $3\times 3$ , then $|kA|$ is equal to

(A) $k|A|$ (B) $k^2|A|$ (C) $k^3|A|$ (D) $3k|A|$

Answer:

Assume a square matrix A of order of $3\times3$ .

$A = \begin{bmatrix} a_1 & b_1&c_1 \\ a_2& b_2& c_2\\ a_3& b_3 & c_3 \end{bmatrix}$

Then we have;

$kA = \begin{bmatrix} ka_1 & kb_1&kc_1 \\ ka_2& kb_2& kc_2\\ ka_3& kb_3 & kc_3 \end{bmatrix}$

(Taking the common factors k from each row.)

$|kA| = \begin{vmatrix} ka_1 & kb_1&kc_1 \\ ka_2& kb_2& kc_2\\ ka_3& kb_3 & kc_3 \end{vmatrix} = k^3 \begin{vmatrix} a_1 & b_1&c_1 \\a_2& b_2& c_2\\ a_3& b_3 & c_3 \end{vmatrix}$

$= k^3 |A|$

Therefore correct option is (C).

Question:16 Choose the correct answer.

Which of the following is correct
(A) Determinant is a square matrix.
(B) Determinant is a number associated to a matrix.
(C) Determinant is a number associated to a square matrix.
(D) None of these

Answer:

The answer is (C) Determinant is a number associated to a square matrix.

As we know that To every square matrix $A = [a_{ij}]$ of order n, we can associate a number (real or complex) called determinant of the square matrix A, where $a_{ij} = (i, j)^{th}$ element of A.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How the value of determinants affect if the rows and columns of determinant are interchanged ?

The value of the determinant remains unchanged when the rows and columns of determinants are interchanged.

2. How the value of determinants change if any two rows of a determinant are interchanged

If any two rows of a determinant are interchanged then the sign of the determinant change.

3. How the value of determinants change if any two columns of a determinant are interchanged

The sign of the determinant change when any two columns of a determinant are interchanged.

4. What is the value of determinant when the two rows of determinant are identical ?

The value of the determinant is zero if any two rows of a determinant are identical.

5. What is the value of determinant when the two columns of determinant are identical ?

The value of the determinant is zero if any two columns of a determinant are identical.

6. If A be a square matrix of order 2 then | kA| ?

If the order of the square matrix is 2 then |kA| = k^2|A|.

7. How many questions are there is the exercise 4.2 Class 12 Maths ?

There are 16 questions including two multiple choice questions are given in this exercise. All questions are useful to get a conceptual clarity. Following NCERT syllabus is beneficial for the CBSE board exam

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