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Q4. If A, B , and (adj (A−1) + adj (B−1)) are non-singular matrices of same order, then the inverse of A(adj (A−1) + adj (B−1))−1 B , is equal to (1) AB−1 + A−1 B (2) adj (B−1) + adj (A−1) BA−1 (3) AB−1 (4) 1 (adj(B) + adj(A)) |A| + |B| |AB|

What This Question Tests

This question tests the understanding of various properties of inverse and adjoint of matrices and requires algebraic manipulation to simplify the given expression.

Concepts Tested

Properties of inverse matrixProperties of adjoint matrixMatrix multiplication

Formulas Used

adj(A) = |A|A⁻¹

(AB)⁻¹ = B⁻¹A⁻¹

(A⁻¹)⁻¹ = A

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📋 Question Details

Chapter
Matrices
Topic
Inverse and Adjoint of a Matrix
Year
2025
Shift
23 Jan Shift 1
Q Number
Q4
Type
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NCERT Ref
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