Question:

If A is a square matrix such that $A^2 = I$, then $(A - I)^3 + (A + I)^3 - 7A$ is equal to

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • $A$
  • $I - A$
  • $I + A$
  • $3A$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

$A^2 = I$ Now, $(A - I)^3 + (A + I)^3 - 7A$ $= A^3 - I^3 - 3A^2I + 3AI^2 + A^3 + I^3 + 3A^2I + 3AI^2 - 7A$ $= 2A^3 + 6AI^2 - 7A = 2A^2A + 6AI - 7A$ $= 2IA +6A - 7A = 2A + 6A - 7A = A \left[\because A^{2}=I\right]$
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Concepts Used:

Matrices

Matrix:

A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers, variables, symbols, or expressions that are defined for the operations like subtraction, addition, and multiplications. The size of a matrix is determined by the number of rows and columns in the matrix.

The basic operations that can be performed on matrices are:

  1. Addition of Matrices - The addition of matrices addition can only be possible if the number of rows and columns of both the matrices are the same.
  2. Subtraction of Matrices - Matrices subtraction is also possible only if the number of rows and columns of both the matrices are the same.
  3. Scalar Multiplication - The product of a matrix A with any number 'c' is obtained by multiplying every entry of the matrix A by c, is called scalar multiplication. 
  4. Multiplication of Matrices - Matrices multiplication is defined only if the number of columns in the first matrix and rows in the second matrix are equal. 
  5. Transpose of Matrices - Interchanging of rows and columns is known as the transpose of matrices.