If x ∈ N and , then find the value of x.
We are given that,
x ∈ N
We need to find the value of x.
Determinant of 2 × 2 matrix is found as,
So, take
Since,
⇒ 2x2 = 8
⇒ x2 = 4
⇒ x = ±√4
⇒ x = ±2
Since, x ∈ N
-2 is not a natural number.
Thus, the value of x is 2.