Let denote the determinant of a square matrix . Let be the function defined by
where
Let be a quadratic polynomial whose roots are the maximum and minimum values of the function , and . Then, which of the following is/are TRUE?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Expanding the first determinant: it equals after using cofactor expansion along the first row. Specifically, .
For the second determinant, observe the entries: , , , , , and . This makes the matrix skew-symmetric (with antisymmetric corresponding pairs across the diagonal of zeros), so its determinant is .
Hence .
Then and , so
On , the minimum of is (at the endpoints) and the maximum is (at ).
Therefore . Using , we get .
So .
Sign of : positive for or , negative for .
(A) , which lies in . So . TRUE.
(B) , which lies in . So , not . FALSE.
(C) , which is . So . TRUE.
(D) , which is . So , not . FALSE.
The correct options are (A) and (C).
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