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Question

Let A ( 1 x 1 3 1 4 ) and B = ( 3 x 2 ) .

Find AB.

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The matrix C ( 20 28 ) and 2AB = C. Find the value of x .

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b.

Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.

Attempting to multiply matrices       (M1)

( 1 x 1 3 1 4 ) ( 3 x 2 ) = ( 3 + x 2 2 9 + x + 8 ) ( = ( 1 + x 2 17 + x ) )         A1A1    N3

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a.

Setting up equation      M1

eg   2 ( 1 + x 2 17 + x ) = ( 20 28 ) ,   ( 2 + 2 x 2 34 + 2 x ) = ( 20 28 ) ,   ( 1 + x 2 17 + x ) = ( 10 14 )

2 + 2 x 2 = 20 34 + 2 x = 28 ( 1 + x 2 = 10 17 + x = 14 )             (A1)

x = 3         A1    N2

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b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 1—Number and algebra » AHL 1.14—Introduction to matrices
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