ECZ 2010 · O-Level Paper 1 — Matrices

Given that 2x-41 34 = 10-8, find the value of x.

  • A. 1
  • B. -1
  • C. 4
  • D. 2

Verified working — step 1

The top row gives 2(3) + x(4) = 10, so 6 + 4x = 10 and x = 1. The bottom row checks: -4(3) + 1(4) = …

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