Matrices

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 1

MEI Further Mathematics Matrices

Topic assessment

1 2 3
 
1. The matrix  3 −1 k  , where k is a positive constant, maps the unit cube to a solid with
1 0 1 
 
volume 4 cm³.
(i) Find the two possible values of k. [4]
(ii) In the case for which the orientation of the image is unchanged from the
orientation of the original cube, find the coordinates of the point P which is
mapped to the point (0, 1, 2). [3]

k 2 3 
 
2. (i) Find the determinant of the matrix M =  3 2 −1 in terms of k. [3]
 2 1 −1
 
(ii) State the value of k for which M is singular. [1]
(iii)Given that M is non-singular, find M-1. [4]

4 1 k 
 
3. (i) Find the inverse of the matrix  3 2 5  , where k  5 . [6]
 8 5 13 
 
(ii) Solve the simultaneous equations
4 x + y + 7 z = 12
3x + 2 y + 5 z = m
8 x + 5 y + 13z = 0
giving x, y and z in terms of m. [5]

(iii)Find the value of p for which the simultaneous equations


4 x + y + 5 z = 12
3x + 2 y + 5 z = p
8 x + 5 y + 13z = 0
have solutions. [4]

Total 30 marks

1 of 1 22/11/22 © MEI
integralmaths.org

You might also like