Consider the matrix
Let and be integers such that
and .
Then which of the following statements is (are) TRUE ?
- A
There exists a invertible matrix with real entries such that
- B
The value of is
- C
For any two given integers and , there exist unique integers and such that and
- D
For each positive real number , the system of linear equations , has a unique solution
Powers of M: Direct computation gives , . By induction,
Hence , giving .
Using and :
so .
(A) Writing and equating yields and . Choosing for example gives with . TRUE.
(B) , not . FALSE.
(C) The determinant of the coefficient matrix is . Since the determinant is , Cramer's rule produces integer solutions for any integer right-hand side. TRUE.
(D) The coefficient determinant is
Using :
For , , so the system has a unique solution. TRUE.
The correct options are (A), (C) and (D).
Practice more MATH-II
Concept-wise practice with instant solutions on Fundamenthol.
Start practicing →