ECZ 2017 · GCE Paper 2 · Question 1 — Matrices

Matrix K = 10-211-2.

(a(i)) Find the determinant of K.[2]

Verified working — step 1

K = matrix(10…

(a(ii)) Find the inverse of K.[2]

Verified working — step 1

For K = abcd = 10-211-2, inverse = …

(b) Solve the equation 3z2 = 7z - 1, giving your answers correct to 2 decimal places.[5]

Verified working — step 1

3z2 = 7z - 1

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