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The matrix A^2+4 A-5 I, where I is identity matrix and A= [ … ], equals :

JEE Main 2013 — Mathematics Algebra

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The matrix A2+4A−5IA^2+4 A-5 IA2+4A−5I, where III is identity matrix and A=[124−3]A=\left[\begin{array}{cc}1 & 2 \\ 4 & -3\end{array}\right]A=[14​2−3​], equals :

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Held on 9 Apr 2013 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    4[2120]4\left[\begin{array}{ll}2 & 1 \\ 2 & 0\end{array}\right]4[22​10​]

  2. B

    4[0−122]4\left[\begin{array}{cc}0 & -1 \\ 2 & 2\end{array}\right]4[02​−12​]

  3. C

    32[2120]32\left[\begin{array}{ll}2 & 1 \\ 2 & 0\end{array}\right]32[22​10​]

  4. D

    32[1110]32\left[\begin{array}{ll}1 & 1 \\ 1 & 0\end{array}\right]32[11​10​]

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