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JEE MAINS : Matrices & Determinants
No. of Questions in JAN 2023

Chapter
(12 papers)
MATRICES &
DETERMINANTS 23
rows
….
….
columns
1. Row Matrix
2. Column Matrix
Equality of Matrices
1. Their orders are equal

3. Zero/Null Matrix
2. Corresponding elements are equal.

4. Square Matrix
➔ Additive identity
Let A be any matrix, then
A+O=O+A=A
➔ Additive inverse
Let A be any matrix, then
A + (−A) = (−A) + A = O
ONLY for SQUARE MATRICES
|A| = ±1
|A2| = 0 or 1
|A| = ±1
|AT| = |A|
|AT| = |-A|
|A| = ±1
.
Solution:
Given matrix represent an orthogonal matrix.

As we know determinant of orthogonal matrix = ±1.
Hence, = ±1
Transpose of a Matrix PROPERTIES
Interchanging Rows and Columns

1) (AT)T = A
AT or A′
2) (A 土 B)T = AT 土 BT
3) (KA)T = K(AT)
4) (AB)T = BTAT (Reversal law holds)
5) (AT)m = (Am)T
6) adjAT = (adjA)T
7) (AT)-1= (A-1)-T
8) (ABC)T= CTBTAT
25 Jan Shift II - 2023
Q. Let A,B,C,3×3 matrices such that A is

symmetric and B and C are skew-symmetric.
Consider the statements
(S1): A13B26-B26A13 is symmetric
(S2): A26C13-C13A26 is symmetric Then,
A Only S2 is true
B Only S1 is true
C Both S1 and S2 are false
D Both S1 and S2 are true


(S2): A26C13-C13A26 is symmetric
Then,
A Only S2 is true
B Only S1 is true


(S2): A26C13-C13A26 is symmetric
Then,
A Only S2 is true
B Only S1 is true

Basic Examples on Properties
Basic Examples on Properties
Important Concept
If then
Tr(AAT)=a112+a122+a132+a212++a222
+a232+a312+a322+a332
Important Concept
Q. If A = then find Tr(AAT).

Solution:
a11= 0, a12 = 1, a13 = -2, a21= 1, a22 = 0,a23 = 3, a31= 2, a32=
-3, a33 =0,
Tr(AAT)=a112+a122+a132+a212++a222 +a232+a312+a322+a332
Tr(AAT)= 02 + 12 + (-2)2 + 02 + 32 + 22 + 22 + (-3)2 + 0

= 31
adj(Am) = (adj A)m

CENGAGE
Q. If A is a square matrix of order n
such that |adj(adj A)|=|A|9, then the
value of n can be
A 4
B 2
C Either 4 or 2
D None of these
Solution:
CENGAGE
Q. If A is a square matrix of order n
such that |adj(adj A)|=|A|9, then
the value of n can be
A 4
B 2
C Either 4 or 2
D None of these
Characteristic equation
Cayley Hamilton theorem:
Every matrix satisfies its characteristic equation |A-λI|=0

JEE MAIN 2022 27th July - II
Q.
D
Solution:
Q.
A B
C D
Properties of Determinant
Properties of Determinant
xyz = ?
⇒ (x - y)(y - z)(z - x)(1 + xyz) =0
⇒ (1 + xyz) =0
⇒ xyz = -1
Homogeneous Equations
Ax =0
|A|≠0
Trivial Solutions |A| =0
x=y=z=0
Infinite Solutions
(trivial) & nontrivial
Important Note:
1. Homogeneous system is always consistent (as (0,0,0) always satisfies it)
2. (0,0,0) is also called trivial solution.
3. Homogeneous system has non-trivial (i.e., non-zero) solution if |A|=0.
CRAMER’S RULE
D≠0 D=0
At least One D1=D2=D3 = 0 D1=D2=D3 = 0 One of

D1,D2,D3≠ 0 Consistent trivial Consistent D1,D2,D3≠ 0
Consistent solution Infinitely Solutions Inconsistent
Unique non - (except || lines) no solution
zero trivial solution
solution
Differentiation of Determinant
Integration of Determinant
EASY
JEE MAIN 2021- 25th FEB -II
Q. The value of
A -2
B (a+1)(a+2)(a+3)
C 0
D (a+2)(a+3)(a+4)
Solution:
JEE MAIN 2021- 25th FEB -II
Q. The value of
A -2
B (a+1)(a+2)(a+3)
C 0
D (a+2)(a+3)(a+4)
JEE MAIN 2022 27th JUNE - I
Q.
then |A|=?
25 Jan Shift I - 2023
Q. Let S1 and S2 be respectively the sets of all

a∊R-{0} for which the system of linear equations
ax +2ay-3az=1
(2a+1)x+(2a+3)y+(a+1)z=2
(3a+5)x+(a+5)y+(a+2)z=3 has unique solution
and infinitely many solutions, then
A n(S1)=2 and S2 is an infinite set
B S1 is an infinite set an n(S2)=2
C S1=ɸ and S2=R-{0}
D S1=R-{0} and S2=ɸ

Solution:
Q. Let S1 and S2 be respectively the sets of all a∊R-{0}

for which the system of linear equations
ax +2ay-3az=1
(2a+1)x+(2a+3)y+(a+1)z=2
(3a+5)x+(a-5)y+(a+2)z=3 has unique solution and
infinitely many solutions, then
A n(S1)=2 and S2 is an infinite set
B S1 is an infinite set an n(S2)=2
C S1=ɸ and S2=R-{0}
D S1=R-{0} and S2=ɸ

01 Feb Shift I - 2023
Q. Let S denote the set of all real values of λ such
that the system of equations
λx+y+z=1
x+λy+z=1
x+y+λz=1 is inconsistent, then
is equal to
A 2
B 12
C 4
D 6
Solution:
01 Feb Shift I - 2023
Q. Let S denote the set of all real values of λ such

that the system of equations
λx+y+z=1
x+λy+z=1
x+y+λz=1 is inconsistent, then
is equal to
A 2
B 12
C 4
D 6
Q. Let α and β real numbers. Consider a 3 × 3

matrix A such that A2=3A+αI. If A4 = 21A+β I,
then
A α=1
B α=4
C β=8
D β=-8
Solution:
Q. Let α and β real numbers. Consider a 3 × 3

matrix A such that A2=3A+αI. If A4 = 21A+β I,
then
A α=1
B α=4
C β=8
D β=-8
Q. If P is a 3 × 3 real matrix such that PT=aP+(a-1)I,

where a>1, then
A P is a singular matrix
B |Adj P|>1
C |Adj P|=½
D |Adj P|=1
Solution:
Q. If P is a 3 × 3 real matrix such that PT=aP+(a-1)I,

where a>1, then
A P is a singular matrix
B |Adj P|>1
C |Adj P|=½
D |Adj P|=1
Q. Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that
|adj (adj (Adj A))| = 124. Then |A-1 adj A| is equal
A 2√3
B √6
C 12
D 1
Solution:
Q. Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that |adj (adj

(Adj A))| = 124. Then |A-1 adj A| is equal
A 2√3
B √6
C 12
D 1
Q. For α, β⋲ R, suppose the system of linear equations
x-y+z=5
2x+2y+αz=8
3x-y+4z=β has infinitely many solutions. Then α and β
are the roots of
A x2-10x+16=0
B x2+18x+56=0
C x2-18x+56=0
D x2+14x+56=0
Solution:
D3 = 0 ⇒ 𝜷 = 14,
Hence the required equation is x2 - (4 + 14)x + (4)(14) = 0
x2 - 18x + 56 = 0
Q. For α,β⋲ R, suppose the system of linear equations

x-y+z=5
2x+2y+αz=8
3x-y+4z=,β has infinitely many solutions. Then α and
β are the roots of
A x2-10x+16=0
B x2+18x+56=0
C x2-18x+56=0
D x2+14x+56=0
Q. Let the system of linear equations
x+y+kz=2
2x+3y-z=1
3x+4y+2z=k have infinitely many solutions.
Then the system
(k+1)x+(2k-1)y=7
(2k+1)x+(k+5)y=10 has:
A infinitely many solutions
B unique solution satisfying x-y=1
C no solution
D unique solution satisfying x+y=1

Solution:
Q. Let the system of linear equations

x+y+kz=2
2x+3y-z=1
3x+4y+2z=k have infinitely many solutions. Then
the system
(k+1)x+(2k-1)y=7
(2k+1)x+(k+5)y=10 has:
A infinitely many solutions
B unique solution satisfying x-y=1
C no solution
D unique solution satisfying x+y=1

Q. If the system of equations
x +2y+3z=3
4x+3y-4z=4
8x+4y-λz=9+µ has infinitely many solutions,
then the ordered pair of (λ,µ) is equal to
A (72/5,21/5)
B (-72/5,-21/5)
C (72/5,-21/5)
D (-72/5,21/5)
Solution:
Q. If the system of equations

x +2y+3z=3
4x+3y-4z=4
8x+4y-λz=9+µ has infinitely many solutions,
then the ordered pair of (λ,µ) is equal to
A (72/5,21/5)
B (-72/5,-21/5)
C (72/5,-21/5)
D (-72/5,21/5)
Q. Let , d = |A|≠0,|A-d(Adj A)|=0,
then
A (1+d)2=(m+q)2
B 1+d2=(m+q)2
C (1+d)2=m2+q2
D 1+d2=m2+q2
Solution:
∴ Option (1) is correct.

Q. Let , d = |A|≠0,|A-d(Adj A)|=0,
then
A (1+d)2=(m+q)2
B 1+d2=(m+q)2
C (1+d)2=m2+q2
D 1+d2=m2+q2
MEDIUM
Q. If A and B are two non-zero n × n matrices such

that A2+B=A2B, then
A AB=I
B A2B=I
C A2=I or B=I
D A2B=BA2
Solution:
Q.If A and B are two non-zero n × n matrices such

that A2+B=A2B, then
A AB=I
B A2B=I
C A2=I or B=I
D A2B=BA2
Q. Let x,y,z > 1 and
Then |adj (adj A2)| is equal to
A 64
B 28
C 48
D 24
Solution:
Q. Let x,y,z > 1 and
Then |adj (adj A2)| is equal to
A 64
B 28
C 48
D 24
Q. If where a∊N from 1 to 50 and
then value of k is:
A 1723/2
B 1717/2
C 1719/2
D 1821/4
Solution:
Q. If , where a∊N from 1 to 50 and
, then value of k is:
A 1723/2
B 1717/2
C 1719/2
D 1821/4
Q. Let A be a symmetric matrix such that |A|=2
and If the sum of the
diagonal elements of A is s, then is equal to ____

Solution:
Solution:
Q. Let .Then the sum of
the sum of the diagonal elements of the matrix

(A+I)11 is equal to
A 6144
B 4094
C 4097
D 2050
Solution:
Q. Let .Then the sum of
the sum of the diagonal elements of the matrix

(A+I)11 is equal to
A 6144
B 4094
C 4097
D 2050
01 Feb Shift II - 2023
Q. If , then:
A A30-A25=2I
B A30+A25+A=I
C A30+A25-A=I
D A30=A25
Solution:
Q. If , then:
A A30-A25=2I
B A30+A25+A=I
C A30+A25-A=I
D A30=A25
JEE MAIN 2022 26th July - I
Q.
A B
C D
Solution:
Q.
A B
C D
Q.
Solution:
HARD
Q. Let , where
i=√-1. If M=ATBA, then the inverse of the matrix

AM2023AT is
D
Solution:
Solution:
Q. Let , where
i=√-1. If M=ATBA, then the inverse of the matrix

AM2023AT is
D
Q.
A B
C D
Solution:
The system of equation has no
solution
Since, sin𝛉 ≠ -3/2, so the term (2sin𝛉 + 3) get rejected

Q.
A B
C D
Q. The set of all values of , for which the
matrix is
invertible, is
A
D R
matrix is
invertible, is
Solution:
matrix is
invertible, is
D R
Q. Let A be a n × n matrix such that |A|=2. If the

determinant of the matrix Adj(2.Adj(2 A-1)). is 284,
then n is equal to _______________
Solution:
Q. For the system of linear equations αx+y+z=1,
x+αy+z=1, x+y+αz=β, which one of the following
statements is not correct?
A It has infinitely many solutions if α=2 and β=-1
B It has no solution if α=-2 and β=1
C x+y+z=¾ if α=2 and β=1
D It has infinitely many solutions if α=1 and β=1

Q. For the system of linear equations αx+y+z=1,
x+αy+z=1, x+y+αz=β, which one of the following
Solution:
Solution:
Q. For the system of linear equations ax+y+z=1,

x+ay+z=1, x+y+az=β, which one of the following
A It has infinitely many solutions if α=2 and β=-1
B It has no solution if α=-2 and β=1
C x+y+z=¾ if α=2 and β=1
D It has infinitely many solutions if α=1 and β=1

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COMPLETE JEE MAINS / JEE ADVANCED PREPARATION

2.0 for JEE MAINS 2025/ 2026 (New Syllabus)

1.0 for JEE ADVANCED 2025/2026

BEGINNER’s Course (Doing any Chapter for the FIRST Time)

No. of Questions in JAN 2023

1. Their orders are equal

2. Corresponding elements are equal.

Given matrix represent an orthogonal matrix.

Interchanging Rows and Columns

4) (AB)T = BTAT (Reversal law holds)

Q. Let A,B,C,3×3 matrices such that A is

C Both S1 and S2 are false

D Both S1 and S2 are true

Q. Let A,B,C,3×3 matrices such that A is

C Both S1 and S2 are false

D Both S1 and S2 are true

Q. Let A,B,C,3×3 matrices such that A is

C Both S1 and S2 are false

D Both S1 and S2 are true

Q. If A = then find Tr(AAT).

Tr(AAT)= 02 + 12 + (-2)2 + 02 + 32 + 22 + 22 + (-3)2 + 0

adj(Am) = (adj A)m

Cayley Hamilton theorem:

Every matrix satisfies its characteristic equation |A-λI|=0

At least One D1=D2=D3 = 0 D1=D2=D3 = 0 One of

Q. Let S1 and S2 be respectively the sets of all

A n(S1)=2 and S2 is an infinite set

B S1 is an infinite set an n(S2)=2

C S1=ɸ and S2=R-{0}

D S1=R-{0} and S2=ɸ

Q. Let S1 and S2 be respectively the sets of all a∊R-{0}

A n(S1)=2 and S2 is an infinite set

B S1 is an infinite set an n(S2)=2

C S1=ɸ and S2=R-{0}

D S1=R-{0} and S2=ɸ

Q. Let S denote the set of all real values of λ such

Q. Let α and β real numbers. Consider a 3 × 3

Q. Let α and β real numbers. Consider a 3 × 3

Q. If P is a 3 × 3 real matrix such that PT=aP+(a-1)I,

Q. If P is a 3 × 3 real matrix such that PT=aP+(a-1)I,

Q. Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix such that |adj (adj

Q. For α,β⋲ R, suppose the system of linear equations

A infinitely many solutions

B unique solution satisfying x-y=1

D unique solution satisfying x+y=1

Q. Let the system of linear equations

A infinitely many solutions

B unique solution satisfying x-y=1

D unique solution satisfying x+y=1

Q. If the system of equations

Q. Let , d = |A|≠0,|A-d(Adj A)|=0,

∴ Option (1) is correct.

Q. Let , d = |A|≠0,|A-d(Adj A)|=0,

Q. If A and B are two non-zero n × n matrices such

Q.If A and B are two non-zero n × n matrices such

Q. Let x,y,z > 1 and

Then |adj (adj A2)| is equal to

Q. Let x,y,z > 1 and

Then |adj (adj A2)| is equal to

then value of k is:

Q. If , where a∊N from 1 to 50 and

, then value of k is:

Q. Let A be a symmetric matrix such that |A|=2

JEE MAIN Matrices & Determinants

JEE MAIN Matrices & Determinants