Hard INTEGER +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

Let $A$ be a square matrix of order 2 such that $|A|=2$ and the sum of its diagonal elements is $-$3 . If the points $(x, y)$ satisfying $\mathrm{A}^2+x \mathrm{~A}+y \mathrm{I}=\mathrm{O}$ lie on a hyperbola, whose transverse axis is parallel to the $x$-axis, eccentricity is $\mathrm{e}$ and the length of the latus rectum is $l$, then $\mathrm{e}^4+l^4$ is equal to ________.

Answer (integer) 25

Solution

<p>$|A|=2 \sum \mathrm{dia}=-3$</p> <p>$\therefore \quad$ character equation : $A^2+3 A+2 I=0$</p> <p>$\Rightarrow x=3 \quad y=2$</p> <p>$\because$ We are getting only one point $(3,2)$ but its given many points satisfy this equation.</p> <p>Moreover hyperbola whose transverse axis is $x$ axis and passing through $(3,2)$ is not unique.</p> <p>$\therefore$ multiple value of '$e$' and $L(L R)$ is possible.</p> <p>We'll not get a unique result.</p>

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Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Matrices and Determinants · Topic: Types of Matrices and Operations

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