Find the value of x from the following: .

We are given that,


We need to find the value of x.


Determinant of 2 × 2 matrix is found as,



So, determinant of the given matrix is found as,




According to the question, equate this to 0.


2x2 – 4 = 0


We need to solve the algebraic equation.


2x2= 4



x2 = 2


Taking square root on both sides of the equation,



x = ±√2


Hence, the value of x is ±√2.


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