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Topic questions Pure mathematics Determinants

Determinants

11 questions · 91 marks · about 2 hours

Determinants questions

AQA 7367 Determinants 11 questions

Paper 2 June 2024, Question 14 10 marks

The matrix M is defined as

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where k is a constant.

(a)
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(b)

State any restrictions on the value of k

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(c)
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Paper 1 June 2023, Question 10 12 marks

The matrix M is defined as

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where c is a real number.

(a)

The linear transformation T is represented by the matrix M

Show that, for one particular value of c, the image under T of every point lies in the plane

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State the value of c for which this occurs.

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(b)

It is given that M is a non-singular matrix.

(b)(i)

State any restrictions on the value of c

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(b)(ii)
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(b)(iii)

Using your answer from part (b)(ii), solve

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Paper 2 June 2023, Question 8 6 marks

A is a non-singular 2 maths symbol 2 matrix and AT is the transpose of A

(a)
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(b)(i)
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(b)(ii)

State the restriction on the possible values of k

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Paper 1 June 2022, Question 7 9 marks

The matrix M is defined as

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where k is a constant.

(a)
(a)(i)
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(a)(ii)

State any restrictions on the value of k

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(b)

Using your answer to part (a)(i), solve

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Paper 1 June 2022, Question 9 14 marks

Roberto is solving this mathematics problem:

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Roberto’s solution is as follows:

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(a)

Sketch the curve C1

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(b)

Explain what Roberto has done wrong.

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(c)

Find the area enclosed by C1

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(d)

P and Q are distinct points on C1 for which r is a maximum. P is above the initial line.

Find the polar coordinates of P and Q

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T maps C1 onto a curve C2

(e)(i)

T maps P onto the point Pmaths symbol

Find the polar coordinates of Pmaths symbol

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(e)(ii)

Find the area enclosed by C2

Fully justify your answer.

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Paper 1 November 2021, Question 12 14 marks

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(a)
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State any restrictions on the value of p.

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(b)

The equations below represent three planes.

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(b)(i)

Find, in terms of p, the coordinates of the point of intersection of the three planes.

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(b)(ii)

In the case where p maths symbol 2, show that the planes are mutually perpendicular.

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Paper 1 November 2020, Question 7 7 marks

Three planes have equations

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(a)

The planes do not meet at a unique point.

Show that k maths symbol 4maths symbol5 is one possible value of k, and find the other possible value of k.

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(b)

For each value of k found in part (a), identify the configuration of the given planes.

In each case fully justify your answer, stating whether or not the equations of the planes form a consistent system.

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Paper 1 June 2019, Question 9 9 marks

(a)
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Argand Diagram which represent the roots of the equation in part (a).

Find the exact area of the shape formed by joining the transformed points.

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Paper 1 June 2019, Question 12 8 marks

Three planes have equations

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where k is a real constant.

The planes do not meet at a unique point.

(a)

Find the possible values of k.

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(b)

For each value of k found in part (a), identify the configuration of the given planes.

Fully justify your answer, stating in each case whether or not the equations of the planes form a consistent system.

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